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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,095

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $33,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,425

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $30,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregA3
TrimV10 TDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,340 $30,250
Base Invoice $62,785 $28,134
Technologie Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 120
Aluminum roof rails   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Technologie Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 112
Aluminum roof rails   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,599 7,970
Options (change) 3,158 7,416
Destination 690 875
Total Price $72,629 $39,095
Total Invoice $66,633 $36,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,965
Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregA3
TrimV10 TDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V10 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$72,629$39,095
Adjustments for Features-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,824$39,095
Total Invoice$66,633$36,425
Adjustments for Features-6,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,390$36,425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregA3
TrimV10 TDI2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,205$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2430

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelTouaregA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length187.2 in168.7 in
Width75.9 in69.5 in
Height68.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,825 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135586%
Total Not Requested22514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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