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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $49,200
Base Invoice $31,600 $45,756
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 0 1,575
Options (change) 0 1,466
Destination 770 925
Total Price $33,720 $51,700
Total Invoice $32,370 $48,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,090
Model Year20122016
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,720$51,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$48,815
Total Invoice$32,370$48,147
Adjustments for Features0-2,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$45,460

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,615$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,687

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.1 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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