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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $11,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,932

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $34,445
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $33,067
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Roof rails 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 250 250  
App support 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Premium Package   3,450  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Roof rails 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 230 230  
App support 230 230  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Premium Package   3,140  
Options (change) 8,690 8,440 0
Options (change) 7,920 7,690 0
Destination 875 875 865
Total Price $46,315 $50,365 $35,310
Total Invoice $42,805 $46,530 $33,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,736
Model Year201120112016
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,315$50,365$35,310
Adjustments for Features-1,230-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,085$47,970$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,885$0
Total Invoice$42,805$46,530$33,932
Adjustments for Features-1,137-2,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,668$44,317$33,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,649$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201120112016
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat $40 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,280$5,445$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$2,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,137-2,2130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112016
ModelX3Tiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in102.5 in
Length183.0 in174.5 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height65.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested260087%
Total Not Requested39013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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