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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: $7,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $33,975
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $32,617
Cold Weather Package 950        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Cold Weather Package 865        
Leather seating surfaces 1,320        
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Options (change) 9,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 0
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 4,910 4,910 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $42,675 $44,975 $49,475 $55,975 $34,795
Total Invoice $39,420 $41,555 $45,715 $51,695 $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: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,059
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,675$44,975$49,475$55,975$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,200-1,275-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$44,925$48,275$54,700$33,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$5,600$12,025$0
Total Invoice$39,420$41,555$45,715$51,695$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,109-1,178-1,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,420$41,509$44,606$50,517$32,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$5,186$11,097$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key    $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats$200    
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$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,955$5,105$5,180$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,200$1,275$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,109-1,178-1,076

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in102.5 in
Length182.5 in174.5 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.056.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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