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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,677

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $8,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,889

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,977 $40,608 $61,385 $35,248
V6 Package 4 6,850      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 180
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450    
V8 Package 1   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Cargo net       150
Cargo mat       115
Heated front seats       500
Roof rails       500
V6 Package 4 6,049      
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 168
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398    
V8 Package 1   1,854    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Cargo net       139
Cargo mat       107
Heated front seats       467
Roof rails       467
Options (change) 7,549 2,799 249 2,020
Options (change) 6,646 2,451 199 1,884
Destination 670 670 670 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $45,629 $48,219 $68,669 $36,677
Total Invoice $41,293 $43,729 $62,254 $33,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,712
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11300, 11375, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$45,629$48,219$68,669$36,677
Adjustments for Features-2,975-2,225-6,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,654$45,994$62,369$36,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,340$19,715$0
Total Invoice$41,293$43,729$62,254$33,889
Adjustments for Features-2,692-2,018-5,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,601$41,711$56,543$33,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,110$17,942$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6V8V10 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200 $200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600 $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$8,175$7,425$11,500$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$2,225$6,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,692-2,018-5,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelTouaregA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.5 in
Length187.2 in169.8 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50No
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested285062%
Total Not Requested177538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%

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