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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: $38,525

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-LineA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,195 $38,895 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
All-weather floor mats 235 235 180 180 180 180
Cargo net 100 100 150 150 150 150
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Cargo mat     115 115 115 115
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
All-weather floor mats 185 185 168 168 168 168
Cargo net 80 80 139 139 139 139
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Cargo mat     107 107 107 107
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 335 335 10,845 10,845 10,845 8,295
Options (change) 265 265 10,086 10,086 10,086 7,715
Destination 995 995 895 895 895 895
Total Price $38,525 $40,225 $41,640 $44,340 $44,940 $50,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,685
Model Year201920192015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-LineA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9480, 9705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,525$40,225$41,640$44,340$44,940$50,290
Adjustments for Features-4,775-4,77500-1,700-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$35,450$41,640$44,340$43,240$47,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,700$1,600$5,600

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201920192015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-LineA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
FWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$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    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,450$9,450$4,675$4,675$6,375$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$4,775$0$0$1,700$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-156-15000-1,583-2,840

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20192015
ModelTiguanA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in103.8 in
Length185.1 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested59038%
Total Not Requested95062%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242569%
Total Not Requested107531%

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