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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,950

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,550 $38,900
Base Invoice $29,192 $36,178
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Rear side airbags 310  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 1,650 1,375
Options (change) 1,458 1,283
Destination 750 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,950 $37,057
Total Invoice $31,400 $34,243

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,935
Model Year20102017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,950$37,057
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$37,057
Total Invoice$31,400$34,243
Adjustments for Features-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,308$34,243

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

Model Year20102017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920

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

Model Year20102017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.5 in
Length174.3 in169.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft339.5 ft3

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