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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,672

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,815

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $47,950 $60,565 $39,500
Base Invoice $42,273 $45,601 $57,598 $36,736
Executive Package 9,550 9,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Metal pedals       195
Universal garage door opener       295
Aluminum roof rails       300
Executive Package 9,081 9,081    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Metal pedals       182
Universal garage door opener       274
Aluminum roof rails       280
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 0 1,365
Options (change) 9,081 9,081 0 1,272
Destination 820 820 820 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $54,820 $58,320 $61,385 $37,672
Total Invoice $52,174 $55,502 $58,418 $34,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,477
Model Year2011201120112018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3 / RS3
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)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$54,820$58,320$61,385$37,672
Adjustments for Features-5,130-5,130-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,690$53,190$56,355$37,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,665$0
Total Invoice$52,174$55,502$58,418$34,815
Adjustments for Features-4,882-4,882-4,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,292$50,620$53,631$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$6,339$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2011201120112018
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3 / RS3
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Roof rails$250$250$250 
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 
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 
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $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 height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$9,655$9,655$9,555$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$5,130$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,882-4,882-4,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112018
ModelTouaregA3 / S3 / RS3
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Wood trim300No
Total Requested137528%
Total Not Requested345072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested137528%
Total Not Requested345072%

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