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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,095

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,567

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,674

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Model Year2019201920192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $34,445
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $33,067
Technology Package 3,200 3,200    
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
All-weather floor mats 180 180   235
Cargo mat 160 160    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995 995  
Larger rear spoiler       550
Technology Package 2,976 2,976    
Premium Plus Package 3,024 3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
All-weather floor mats 168 168   185
Cargo mat 149 149    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926 926  
Larger rear spoiler       450
Options (change) 8,610 8,610 1,570 785
Options (change) 8,012 8,012 1,462 635
Destination 925 995 995 865
Total Price $42,835 $45,205 $47,065 $36,095
Total Invoice $40,241 $42,471 $44,289 $34,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,908
Model Year2019201920192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14180, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,835$45,205$47,065$36,095
Adjustments for Features-815-2,515-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,020$42,690$44,830$36,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$2,810$0
Total Invoice$40,241$42,471$44,289$34,567
Adjustments for Features-766-2,363-2,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,475$40,108$42,186$34,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$2,711$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2019201920192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support   $0
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$8,855$8,575$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$2,515$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-766-2,363-2,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in102.5 in
Length175.4 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,405 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 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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