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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: $36,732

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,478

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,939

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,390 $37,900
Base Invoice $35,857 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 0 2,075
Options (change) 0 1,934
Destination 820 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $38,210 $36,732
Total Invoice $36,677 $33,939

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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: $1,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year20112016
ModelRoutanA3 / S3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,210$36,732
Adjustments for Features-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$36,732
Total Invoice$36,677$33,939
Adjustments for Features-2,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,119$33,939

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
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 
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$9,880$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,903 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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