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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $33,975
Base Invoice $31,740 $32,617
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Proximity key 500  
Navigation system 2,100  
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Proximity key 455  
Navigation system 1,910  
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 8,795 0
Options (change) 8,005 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $44,120 $34,795
Total Invoice $40,570 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,681
Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/40-19
Total Price$44,120$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,120$34,225
Total Invoice$40,570$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,570$32,889

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328iSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-548

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.5 in
Length178.2 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height55.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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