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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: $37,745

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $8,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,271

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $6,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $36,880
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $35,406
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Proximity key 500 500  
Roof rails 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 200 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Proximity key 455 455  
Roof rails 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 180 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Options (change) 8,200 5,950 0
Options (change) 7,465 5,415 0
Destination 895 895 865
Total Price $46,195 $49,545 $37,745
Total Invoice $42,670 $45,775 $36,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year201220122014
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line
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$46,195$49,545$37,745
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,190$48,240$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$42,670$45,775$36,271
Adjustments for Features-928-1,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,742$44,569$36,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,827$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220122014
ModelX3X3Tiguan
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iR-Line
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic 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 rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,680$4,980$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-928-1,2060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122014
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.3,394 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

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