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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: $32,500

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,203

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $45,756 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 2,300    
Driver Assist Package 2,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Technology Package 2,138    
Driver Assist Package 2,557    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Options (change) 5,625 0 0
Options (change) 5,231 0 0
Destination 925 850 850
Total Price $55,750 $32,500 $35,500
Total Invoice $51,912 $31,203 $34,080

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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: $22,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,997
Model Year201620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$55,750$32,500$35,500
Adjustments for Features-7650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,985$32,500$35,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$51,912$31,203$34,080
Adjustments for Features-7120-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,200$31,203$33,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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

Model Year201620182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4PassatPassat
TrimS4 3.0T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$4,950$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7120-144

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length185.1 in191.6 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height56.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested81536%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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