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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: $31,664

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,436 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Body kit 1,650      
All-weather floor mats 185 190 190 190
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 479      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Body kit 1,390      
All-weather floor mats 145 177 177 177
Rear side airbags 310 326 326 326
Rear spoiler 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,664 2,110 1,115 1,115
Options (change) 2,155 1,965 1,039 1,039
Destination 700 975 975 975
Total Price $31,664 $39,085 $42,590 $53,490
Total Invoice $29,291 $36,420 $39,680 $49,816

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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: $3,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,043
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,664$39,085$42,590$53,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-5,785-10,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,664$34,700$36,805$43,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$8,780
Total Invoice$29,291$36,420$39,680$49,816
Adjustments for Features0-4,086-5,390-9,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,291$32,334$34,290$40,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$8,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelPassatA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimKomfortA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$7,200$8,600$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$5,785$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086-5,390-9,322

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,345 lb.3,451 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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