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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: $41,125

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregA3
TrimVR6 FSI3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,375 $34,915
Base Invoice $41,251 $32,471
Lux Package 6,020  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Lux Package 5,724  
Cold Weather Package   650
Navigation system   1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,020 5,435
Options (change) 5,724 5,054
Destination 870 775
Total Price $50,265 $41,125
Total Invoice $47,845 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,223
Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregA3
TrimVR6 FSI3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$50,265$41,125
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,775$41,125
Total Invoice$47,845$38,300
Adjustments for Features-3,3220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,523$38,300

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregA3
TrimVR6 FSI3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,805$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3220

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
ModelTouaregA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.9 in101.5 in
Length188.8 in168.7 in
Width76.4 in69.5 in
Height68.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
265/50HR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested282567%
Total Not Requested139033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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