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Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,275

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,732

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,553

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanA3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $27,270
Base Invoice $42,465 $25,361
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 9,130
Options (change) 0 8,496
Destination 820 875
Total Price $45,100 $37,275
Total Invoice $43,285 $34,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,148
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanA3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,100$37,275
Adjustments for Features-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,385$37,275
Total Invoice$43,285$34,732
Adjustments for Features-7,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,880$34,732

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanA3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T
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 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
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 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,455$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4050

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanA3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in168.7 in
Width76.9 in69.5 in
Height68.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.8 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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