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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: $7,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelPassatPassatQ3
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $33,700
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $31,342
Rear spoiler 375 375  
Prestige Package     4,900
Sport Package     550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Prestige Package     4,558
Sport Package     511
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 375 375 6,025
Options (change) 300 300 5,605
Destination 850 850 925
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $40,650
Total Invoice $31,503 $34,380 $37,872

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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: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,052
Model Year201820182016
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, 9465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-150-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$40,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0
Total Invoice$31,503$34,380$37,872
Adjustments for Features0-144-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,503$34,236$37,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201820182016
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 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,850$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-317

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182016
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Audi Q3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested162550%
Total Not Requested164050%
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%

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