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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: $37,600

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $1,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,650 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000
All-weather floor mats 235 180 180  
Convenience Package   950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195 195  
Cargo mat   160 160  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995 995
All-weather floor mats 185 168 168  
Convenience Package   884 884  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   182 182  
Cargo mat   149 149  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926 926
Options (change) 235 3,305 3,305 1,570
Options (change) 185 3,078 3,078 1,462
Destination 865 995 995 995
Total Price $38,750 $37,600 $40,800 $45,565

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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 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,515
Model Year2015202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,750$37,600$40,800$45,565
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-1,700-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,175$37,600$39,100$40,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$3,355

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

Model Year2015202020202020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimR-LineA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300$300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0  $0
Cornering lights$50  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$4,615$6,315$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$1,700$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4720-170-249

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

Model Year20152020
ModelTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in103.8 in
Length174.5 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,405 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 Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 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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