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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,890

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,146

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $33,980
Base Invoice $29,192 $31,561
Rear side airbags 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,100
Navigation system 1,990 1,950
AWD 1,950  
Cold Weather Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Rear side airbags 310 319
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,001
Navigation system 1,758 1,775
AWD 1,988  
Cold Weather Package   637
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Options (change) 5,590 5,700
Options (change) 5,204 5,189
Destination 750 720
Total Price $37,890 $40,400
Total Invoice $35,146 $37,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,762
Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,890$40,400
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$40,400
Total Invoice$35,146$37,470
Adjustments for Features-1,4380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,708$37,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,240$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4380

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelTiguanA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in101.5 in
Length174.3 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height66.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		23.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft354.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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