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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,382

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,614

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $37,900
Base Invoice $31,323 $35,248
Premium Package 4,900  
Trim Pack 3 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Premium Package 4,538  
Trim Pack 3 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 5,500 1,725
Options (change) 5,068 1,609
Destination 750 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $39,850 $36,382
Total Invoice $37,141 $33,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine251hp 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)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,850$36,382
Adjustments for Features-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,375$36,382
Total Invoice$37,141$33,614
Adjustments for Features-3,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,902$33,614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 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 
Proximity key $250
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
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$9,715$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
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 Weight4,336 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 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
141.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested207554%
Total Not Requested175046%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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