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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $33,700
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $31,342
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Technology Package       2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Technology Package       2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,175
Options (change) 300 300 300 2,954
Destination 770 770 770 925
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $37,800
Total Invoice $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $35,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$37,800
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,670$35,221
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,740$31,946$32,574$32,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,925$3,025$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,215

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in102.5 in
Length191.6 in172.8 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.948.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested76564%
Total Not Requested42536%

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