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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: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,043

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $37,900
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $35,248
Executive Package 9,550 9,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Metal pedals       195
iPod integration       350
Heated front seats       500
Roof rails       500
Executive Package 9,081 9,081    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Metal pedals       181
iPod integration       325
Heated front seats       467
Roof rails       467
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 2,120
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 1,976
Destination 820 820 820 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $36,777
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $33,981

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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: $13,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,525
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$36,777
Adjustments for Features-4,905-4,905-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$53,415$56,580$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$33,981
Adjustments for Features-4,668-4,668-4,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,506$50,834$53,845$33,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$6,339$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$8,605$8,605$8,505$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$4,905$4,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,668-4,668-4,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelTouaregA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in103.5 in
Length188.8 in169.8 in
Width76.4 in70.3 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested177537%
Total Not Requested305063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested177537%
Total Not Requested305063%

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