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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: $31,340

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $26,436 $30,040 $43,804
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350
Sunshade, rear, power   500 500
Prestige Package   8,600 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear side airbags 310 325 325
Sunshade, rear, power   466 466
Prestige Package   7,998 5,859
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,340 9,925 7,625
Options (change) 2,068 9,232 7,093
Destination 700 875 875
Total Price $31,340 $43,100 $55,600
Total Invoice $29,204 $40,147 $51,772

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$31,340$43,100$55,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$38,675$49,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,150
Total Invoice$29,204$40,147$51,772
Adjustments for Features0-4,122-5,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$36,025$46,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,370

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920112011
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog light, rear $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,375$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,122-5,377

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092011
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in185.2 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested149029%
Total Not Requested365071%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61522%
Total Not Requested222578%

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