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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: $32,985

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,606

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $33,700
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $31,342
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Sport Package       550
Technology Package       2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Sport Package       511
Technology Package       2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,725
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,465
Destination 820 820 820 925
Total Price $32,985 $35,120 $37,190 $38,350
Total Invoice $31,606 $33,654 $35,639 $35,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,750
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,190$38,350
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,120$37,090$35,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,639$35,732
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,606$33,654$35,543$33,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelPassatPassatPassatQ3
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25 
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
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$3,925$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,376

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,173 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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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested69058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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