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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $3,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $2,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $39,500
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 0 0 875
Options (change) 0 0 816
Destination 865 865 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,470 $35,365 $37,182
Total Invoice $32,104 $33,985 $34,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,982
Model Year201720172018
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,470$35,365$37,182
Adjustments for Features-1,800-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$33,665$37,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$32,104$33,985$34,359
Adjustments for Features-1,727-1,6340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,377$32,351$34,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,974$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSportSELA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$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$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,225$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,727-1,6340

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

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,405 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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