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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,630

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,070

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Tiguan
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $33,135
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $31,810
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Convenience Package 750 750 750 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Convenience Package 697 697 697 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511  
Options (change) 6,450 6,450 6,450 3,900 0
Options (change) 5,997 5,997 5,997 3,626 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Total Price $37,245 $39,945 $40,545 $45,895 $33,955
Total Invoice $34,700 $37,210 $37,768 $42,745 $32,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,815
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Tiguan
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,245$39,945$40,545$45,895$33,955
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,150-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$39,945$38,845$42,745$33,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,500$0
Total Invoice$34,700$37,210$37,768$42,745$32,630
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-2,934-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,700$37,210$36,184$39,811$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Tiguan
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$5,775$7,225$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,150$775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-2,934-745

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3Tiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in102.5 in
Length175.4 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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