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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,110

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182022
ModelPassatA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $51,900
Base Invoice $33,230 $48,787
All-weather floor mats 235 195
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Plus Package   3,600
Prestige Package   4,700
Cargo mat   120
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
All-weather floor mats 185 184
Rear spoiler 300  
Premium Plus Package   3,384
Prestige Package   4,419
Cargo mat   112
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
Options (change) 610 9,210
Options (change) 485 8,659
Destination 850 1,095
Total Price $36,110 $62,205
Total Invoice $34,565 $58,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,988
Model Year20182022
ModelPassatA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6349hp V6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,110$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,110$54,780
Total Invoice$34,565$58,541
Adjustments for Features0-6,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,565$51,553

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182022
ModelPassatA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Traffic light information $50
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182022
ModelPassatA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in187.5 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested180037%
Total Not Requested302563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested160053%

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