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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,932

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,445 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $33,067 $30,227 $43,990
Prestige Package   9,500  
Sport Package   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package     2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     550
Proximity key     550
Prestige Package   8,837  
Sport Package   697  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Navigation Package     1,860
Obstacle detection, rear     511
Proximity key     511
Options (change) 0 10,725 3,575
Options (change) 0 9,977 3,325
Destination 865 875 875
Total Price $35,310 $44,100 $51,750
Total Invoice $33,932 $41,079 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,661
Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,310$44,100$51,750
Adjustments for Features-5350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,775$44,100$51,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,300
Total Invoice$33,932$41,079$48,190
Adjustments for Features-5140-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,418$41,079$47,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620122012
ModelTiguanA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSELA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,290$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5140-326

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162012
ModelTiguanA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in185.2 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height65.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested342562%
Total Not Requested206538%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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