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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,732

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,661

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEL PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $39,500
Base Invoice $42,465 $36,736
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   155
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   144
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 0 4,425
Options (change) 0 4,118
Destination 820 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $45,100 $40,732
Total Invoice $43,285 $37,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEL PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,100$40,732
Adjustments for Features-5,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$40,732
Total Invoice$43,285$37,661
Adjustments for Features-5,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,728$37,661

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

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSEL PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,480$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5570

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

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in103.5 in
Length202.5 in169.8 in
Width76.9 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

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