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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $33,980
Base Invoice $33,230 $31,561
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Cold Weather Package   637
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Xenon HID headlights   728
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 475 5,785
Options (change) 380 5,266
Destination 850 720
Total Price $35,975 $40,485
Total Invoice $34,460 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,793
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,975$40,485
Adjustments for Features-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,150$40,485
Total Invoice$34,460$37,547
Adjustments for Features-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$37,547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA3
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,675$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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