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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: $36,245

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,109

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $4,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201920192019
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $31,323 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
Navigation Package 2,475      
Premium Package 4,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo net   155 155 155
Universal garage door opener   295 295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Technology Package       3,200
Navigation Package 2,185      
Premium Package 4,538      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo net   144 144 144
Universal garage door opener   274 274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926  
Technology Package       2,976
Options (change) 7,375 2,020 2,020 4,225
Options (change) 6,723 1,880 1,880 3,930
Destination 750 925 995 995
Total Price $41,725 $36,245 $38,615 $49,720
Total Invoice $38,796 $34,109 $36,339 $46,757

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year2009201920192019
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9180, 10180, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,725$36,245$38,615$49,720
Adjustments for Features-5,4650-1,700-7,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$36,245$36,915$42,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$6,310
Total Invoice$38,796$34,109$36,339$46,757
Adjustments for Features-5,0810-1,600-6,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,715$34,109$34,739$40,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630$5,910

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

Model Year2009201920192019
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable console$200   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0  $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15  $15
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Voice recorder$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0  $0
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
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$11,680$6,215$7,915$13,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$0$1,700$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0810-1,600-6,738

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

Model Year20092019
ModelRoutanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in103.8 in
Length202.5 in175.4 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested104073%
Total Not Requested37527%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested232561%
Total Not Requested150039%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96544%
Total Not Requested125056%

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