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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: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Convenience Package   950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995    
Convenience Package   884 884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926    
Options (change) 0 2,520 2,520 575 575
Options (change) 0 2,346 2,346 536 536
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,955 $36,815 $40,015 $44,570 $57,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,819
Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,955$36,815$40,015$44,570$57,770
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-1,700-4,700-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$36,815$38,315$39,870$52,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$3,055$15,780

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

Model Year20112020202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSELA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
iPod integration$100    
Navigation system$600    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,200$6,900$9,900$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$1,700$4,700$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4410-142-161-137

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

Model Year20112020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in103.8 in
Length174.3 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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