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

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,665

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,669

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $16,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Trim3.6 VR6S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $51,400
Base Invoice $27,513 $47,802
Sport Package 300  
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
All-weather floor mats 185 190
Rear side airbags 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Sport Package 274  
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
All-weather floor mats 145 177
Rear side airbags 310 326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Options (change) 6,085 1,195
Options (change) 5,526 1,113
Destination 630 975
Total Price $36,665 $53,570
Total Invoice $33,669 $49,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,042
Model Year20062018
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Trim3.6 VR6S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,665$53,570
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,665$46,935
Total Invoice$33,669$49,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,669$43,711

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Trim3.6 VR6S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,715$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,179

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in186.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested415579%
Total Not Requested112521%

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