Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2018 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,590

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $46,400
Base Invoice $33,230 $42,758
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo net 100  
Cold Weather Package   400
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Navigation system   1,950
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo net 80  
Cold Weather Package   364
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Obstacle detection, rear   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 475 9,000
Options (change) 380 8,272
Destination 850 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $35,975 $57,420
Total Invoice $34,460 $53,050

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,266
Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,975$57,420
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,225$57,420
Total Invoice$34,460$53,050
Adjustments for Features-1,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,784$53,050

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,650$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6760

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182006
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.6 in
Width72.2 in69.8 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.