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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: $37,252

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $493

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,424

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,880 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,406 $36,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
Heated front seats   467
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 0 1,570
Options (change) 0 1,464
Destination 865 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,745 $37,252
Total Invoice $36,271 $34,424

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93
Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
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)255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$37,745$37,252
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$37,252
Total Invoice$36,271$34,424
Adjustments for Features-1,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$34,424

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

Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
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
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
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 
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$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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7540

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20142017
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
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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