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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: $33,705

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $4,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,289

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $2,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSportSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180 180 180
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package     2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Convenience Package     750 750 750 750
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Cargo mat     115 115 115 115
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168 168 168
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package     2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Convenience Package     697 697 697 697
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Cargo mat     107 107 107 107
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 235 235 6,995 6,995 6,995 4,195
Options (change) 185 185 6,505 6,505 6,505 3,901
Destination 865 865 895 895 895 895
Total Price $33,705 $35,600 $37,790 $40,490 $41,090 $46,190
Total Invoice $32,289 $34,170 $35,208 $37,718 $38,276 $43,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,667
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSportSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,705$35,600$37,790$40,490$41,090$46,190
Adjustments for Features-1,825-1,72500-1,700-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$33,875$37,790$40,490$39,390$43,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$2,700$1,600$5,250
Total Invoice$32,289$34,170$35,208$37,718$38,276$43,020
Adjustments for Features-1,748-1,65600-1,584-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,541$32,514$35,208$37,718$36,692$40,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0$2,510$1,484$4,878

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSportSELA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates     $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,325$3,600$3,600$5,300$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$1,725$0$0$1,700$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,748-1,65600-1,584-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
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.3,176 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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