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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $32,900
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $30,596
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Premium Plus Package     2,900
Navigation Plus Package     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Premium Plus Package     2,698
Navigation Plus Package     1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 375 375 5,575
Options (change) 300 300 5,188
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $39,450
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $36,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,553
Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$32,875$35,875$39,450
Adjustments for Features-310-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$35,415$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$36,759
Adjustments for Features-297-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,206$33,939$36,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201820182018
ModelPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,850$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-297-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,275 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested52531%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested77578%
Total Not Requested21522%

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