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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatQ3Q3
Trim3.6 VR64045
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $34,000 $36,000
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
Navigation Plus Package   2,100 2,100
Convenience Package   1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Navigation Plus Package   1,954 1,954
Convenience Package   1,256 1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Options (change) 7,050 4,320 4,320
Options (change) 6,386 4,020 4,020
Destination 630 1,095 1,095
Total Price $37,630 $39,415 $41,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,972
Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatQ3Q3
Trim3.6 VR64045
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6184hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$37,630$39,415$41,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,300-4,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$35,115$37,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200620212021
ModelPassatQ3Q3
Trim3.6 VR64045
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$3,290$7,590$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-558-531

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20062021
ModelPassatQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in105.5 in
Length188.2 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in64.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.248.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested396575%
Total Not Requested131525%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 40

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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