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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,545

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,075

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $42

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,067 $35,248
All-weather floor mats 235 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   115
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
All-weather floor mats 185 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   107
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 235 2,220
Options (change) 185 2,070
Destination 865 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $35,545 $36,877
Total Invoice $34,117 $34,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,278
Model Year20162016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$35,545$36,877
Adjustments for Features-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,170$36,877
Total Invoice$34,117$34,075
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,797$34,075

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.5 in
Length174.5 in169.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height65.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft339.5 ft3

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