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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelTiguanTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,195 $38,895 $24,740 $33,980
Cargo net 100 100    
Cargo cover 200 200    
Universal garage door opener 325 325    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Satellite radio     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Cargo net 80 80    
Cargo cover 152 152    
Universal garage door opener 270 270    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Satellite radio     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Options (change) 625 625 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 502 502 8,213 5,266
Destination 995 995 720 720
Total Price $38,815 $40,515 $34,470 $40,485

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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: $6,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,841
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelTiguanTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9480, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,815$40,515$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-10,550-10,5500-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$29,965$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelTiguanTiguanA3A3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
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 headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,075$12,075$1,525$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,550$10,550$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-407-3900-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192006
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested158077%
Total Not Requested47523%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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