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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: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200 $33,975
Convenience Package 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Convenience Package 884 884      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Options (change) 2,770 2,770 575 575 0
Options (change) 2,579 2,579 536 536 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $37,065 $40,265 $44,570 $57,770 $34,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,577
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$37,065$40,265$44,570$57,770$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,700-5,175-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,065$38,565$39,870$52,595$33,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$2,805$15,530$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Tiguan
TrimA3 40A3 45S3RS 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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$500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation system    $600
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers   $50 
LED headlights  $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat    $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,950$9,950$10,425$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,700$5,175$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151-161-137-1,490

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

Model Year20202012
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.3,394 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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