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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $968

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimR-LineA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,880 $37,900
Base Invoice $35,406 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 0 2,120
Options (change) 0 1,976
Destination 865 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,745 $36,777
Total Invoice $36,271 $33,981

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20142016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimR-LineA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$37,745$36,777
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,245$36,777
Total Invoice$36,271$33,981
Adjustments for Features-1,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,830$33,981

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
TrimR-LineA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in103.5 in
Length174.5 in169.8 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height65.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 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 Room55.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft339.5 ft3

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