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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,330

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,634

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Tiguan
Trim3.2 S lineSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $30,990
Base Invoice $32,471 $28,680
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,300
Xenon HID headlights 800  
AWD   1,950
Cold Weather Package 650  
Navigation system 1,813 1,758
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Rear side airbags 325 310
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,148
Xenon HID headlights 745  
AWD   1,988
Options (change) 5,350 5,590
Options (change) 4,974 5,204
Destination 775 750
Total Price $41,040 $37,330
Total Invoice $38,220 $34,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,186
Model Year20082009
ModelA3Tiguan
Trim3.2 S lineSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$41,040$37,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$35,605
Total Invoice$38,220$34,634
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,220$33,034

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Tiguan
Trim3.2 S lineSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Tiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in102.5 in
Length168.7 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.123.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62572%
Total Not Requested24028%

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