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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: $44,090

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,066

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $14,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimTDI LuxTDI ExecutiveA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,450 $63,685 $32,600
Base Invoice $54,408 $60,524 $30,318
Premium Plus Package     2,550
Prestige Package     5,900
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Metal pedals     195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Premium Plus Package     2,371
Prestige Package     5,488
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Metal pedals     181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Options (change) 0 0 10,595
Options (change) 0 0 9,853
Destination 910 910 895
Total Price $58,360 $64,595 $44,090
Total Invoice $55,318 $61,434 $41,066

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,527
Model Year201620162015
ModelTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimTDI LuxTDI ExecutiveA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/40-21225/40-18
Total Price$58,360$64,595$44,090
Adjustments for Features-3,930-5,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,430$59,365$44,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$0
Total Invoice$55,318$61,434$41,066
Adjustments for Features-3,725-4,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,593$56,460$41,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,867$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201620162015
ModelTouaregTouaregA3 / S3
TrimTDI LuxTDI ExecutiveA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$9,205$10,505$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$5,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,725-4,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
ModelTouaregA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in103.8 in
Length188.8 in175.4 in
Width76.4 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,919 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested140039%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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