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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: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3Q3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $34,000 $36,000
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Convenience Package       1,350 1,350
Navigation Plus Package       2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Universal garage door opener       295 295
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Convenience Package       1,256 1,256
Navigation Plus Package       1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Universal garage door opener       274 274
Options (change) 375 375 375 4,320 4,320
Options (change) 300 300 300 4,020 4,020
Destination 770 770 770 1,095 1,095
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $39,415 $41,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,365
Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3Q3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6184hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$39,415$41,415
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,700-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$33,715$35,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122012201220212021
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3Q3
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,825$2,925$8,525$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-740-704

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122021
ModelPassatQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.5 in
Length191.6 in176.6 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in64.1 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.948.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%

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