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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: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $18,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $15,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $35,175
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $33,768
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package 2,050        
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Options (change) 6,975 5,475 2,400 2,325 0
Options (change) 6,350 4,985 2,185 2,115 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $54,770 $58,870 $64,245 $65,220 $36,000
Total Invoice $50,575 $54,360 $59,335 $60,230 $34,593

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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: $17,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,754
Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$54,770$58,870$64,245$65,220$36,000
Adjustments for Features-1,330-880-280-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,440$57,990$63,965$64,040$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$50,575$54,360$59,335$60,230$34,593
Adjustments for Features-1,228-813-259-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,347$53,547$59,076$59,140$34,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$9,729$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122012201220122013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesTiguan
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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 
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 + travel 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 
Compass    $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,555$6,105$5,505$6,405$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$880$280$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,228-813-259-1,0900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122013
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

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