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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,583

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Sunroof 1,400 1,000      
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900    
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000    
Cargo net       100 100
Rear spoiler       375 375
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Sunroof 1,274 910      
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639    
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410    
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910    
Cargo net       80 80
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 8,425 7,225 7,800 475 475
Options (change) 7,669 6,577 7,100 380 380
Destination 720 720 720 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $37,385 $42,435 $56,620 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $34,432 $39,108 $52,278 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,542
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,385$42,435$56,620$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,350-4,900-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$41,285$54,270$28,075$30,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,885$0$2,850
Total Invoice$34,432$39,108$52,278$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,170-4,693-4,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,432$38,048$50,108$26,890$29,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,676$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S42.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,200$4,400$6,950$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,350$4,900$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,170-4,693-4,837

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length180.6 in191.6 in
Width69.8 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested92559%
Total Not Requested65041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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