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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,520

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,012

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,445 $27,270
Base Invoice $33,067 $25,361
All-weather floor mats 235 120
AWD 1,975 2,100
Aluminum roof rails   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
All-weather floor mats 185 112
AWD 1,895 1,951
Aluminum roof rails   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,210 11,350
Options (change) 2,080 10,559
Destination 865 875
Total Price $37,520 $39,495
Total Invoice $36,012 $36,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$37,520$39,495
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$39,495
Total Invoice$36,012$36,795
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,732$36,795

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanA3
TrimSEL2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2800

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in101.5 in
Length174.5 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height65.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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