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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: $18,083

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,950 $57,450 $60,185 $63,685 $37,900
Base Invoice $51,080 $54,408 $57,196 $60,524 $35,248
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Metal pedals         195
iPod integration         350
Heated front seats         500
Roof rails         500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Metal pedals         181
iPod integration         325
Heated front seats         467
Roof rails         467
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,120
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,976
Destination 910 910 910 910 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $54,860 $58,360 $61,095 $64,595 $36,777
Total Invoice $51,990 $55,318 $58,106 $61,434 $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: $11,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,584
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D280hp V6240hp V6 D150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8620, 10620, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/40-21275/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$54,860$58,360$61,095$64,595$36,777
Adjustments for Features-6,780-6,780-8,080-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,080$51,580$53,015$56,515$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$4,935$8,435$0
Total Invoice$51,990$55,318$58,106$61,434$33,981
Adjustments for Features-6,425-6,427-7,685-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,565$48,891$50,421$53,749$33,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,326$4,856$8,184$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimV6 LuxTDI LuxV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$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$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Total Value of Features$10,805$10,805$12,105$12,105$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,780$6,780$8,080$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,425-6,427-7,685-7,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,697 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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