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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: $35,570

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,138

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $34,801 $25,035 $33,364
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 100    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,800  
S Line Package   2,000  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Cargo cover 152    
Cargo net 80    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,675  
S Line Package   1,860  
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 300 7,825 4,025
Options (change) 232 7,278 3,743
Destination 900 825 825
Total Price $37,450 $35,570 $40,725
Total Invoice $35,933 $33,138 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,450$35,570$40,725
Adjustments for Features-8,3500-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$35,570$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$35,933$33,138$37,932
Adjustments for Features-8,0120-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,921$33,138$35,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL Premium2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,125$1,775$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0120-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
ModelTiguanA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in101.5 in
Length185.1 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height66.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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