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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $17,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $15,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535i550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $33,975
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $32,617
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Rearview camera     400  
Premium Navigation Package       1,020
FWD       0
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Rearview camera     365  
Premium Navigation Package       978
FWD       0
Options (change) 7,875 6,975 3,125 1,020
Options (change) 7,170 6,350 2,845 978
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $53,800 $57,950 $64,200 $35,815
Total Invoice $49,690 $53,515 $59,305 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,169
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535i550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$53,800$57,950$64,200$35,815
Adjustments for Features-115-115-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,685$57,835$63,485$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0
Total Invoice$49,690$53,515$59,305$34,415
Adjustments for Features-106-106-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,584$53,409$58,645$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,061$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535i550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,115$5,715$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$115$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-106-106-6600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in102.5 in
Length193.1 in174.5 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.456.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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