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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: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,080

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $47,100
Base Invoice $33,230 $43,804
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,300
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   5,859
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Blind spot warning system   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 10,775
Options (change) 0 10,024
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,500 $58,750
Total Invoice $34,080 $54,703

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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: $23,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,539
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatA4 / S4
TrimV6 SEL PremiumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,500$58,750
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$58,660
Total Invoice$34,080$54,703
Adjustments for Features0-84
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$54,619

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182011
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.2 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height58.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,637 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested116541%

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