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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: $15,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $33,975
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $32,617
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Premium Package 1,545 1,545  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Options (change) 6,150 6,150 0
Options (change) 5,595 5,595 0
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $49,795 $51,295 $34,795
Total Invoice $46,510 $47,890 $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: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,641
Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$49,795$51,295$34,795
Adjustments for Features-4,745-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,050$46,650$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$46,510$47,890$33,437
Adjustments for Features-4,432-4,3370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,078$43,553$33,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162012
Model3-Series3-SeriesTiguan
Trim328i328dSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,345$8,245$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,432-4,3370

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in102.5 in
Length182.0 in174.5 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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