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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: $36,750

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,314

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3Tiguan
Trim3.2 S lineSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $33,975
Base Invoice $32,471 $32,617
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
AWD   1,955
Cold Weather Package 650  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
AWD   1,877
Options (change) 5,435 1,955
Options (change) 5,054 1,877
Destination 775 820
Total Price $41,125 $36,750
Total Invoice $38,300 $35,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,797
Model Year20082012
ModelA3Tiguan
Trim3.2 S lineSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/40-19
Total Price$41,125$36,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$34,865
Total Invoice$38,300$35,314
Adjustments for Features0-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,300$33,503

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
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
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Tiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in102.5 in
Length168.7 in174.5 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,591 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 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.8 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%

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