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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: $32,835

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelPassatPassatA3A3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $25,361 $28,134
Cargo net 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 235 235 120 120
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Cargo net 80 80    
All-weather floor mats 185 185 112 112
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 335 335 7,270 7,270
Options (change) 265 265 6,764 6,764
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $32,835 $35,835 $35,435 $38,415
Total Invoice $31,468 $34,345 $33,020 $35,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,861
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelPassatPassatA3A3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,835$35,835$35,435$38,415
Adjustments for Features-5,540-5,6900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,295$30,145$35,435$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,930
Total Invoice$31,468$34,345$33,020$35,793
Adjustments for Features-5,309-5,4530-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,159$28,892$33,020$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelPassatPassatA3A3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,440$8,590$2,900$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$5,690$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,309-5,4530-978

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,275 lb.3,264 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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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