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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTITiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimGLSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $22,840 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $17,138 $21,926 $27,490 $32,617
Stability control 280      
Cold Weather Package 150      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500    
Panoramic sunroof   1,600    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,890  
FWD       0
Stability control 247      
Cold Weather Package 133      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,440    
Panoramic sunroof   1,536    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,815  
FWD       0
Options (change) 430 3,100 1,890 0
Options (change) 380 2,976 1,815 0
Destination 630 820 820 820
Total Price $19,450 $26,760 $31,345 $34,795
Total Invoice $18,148 $25,722 $30,125 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,585
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTITiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimGLSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$19,450$26,760$31,345$34,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-5,150-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$23,650$26,195$26,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,545$2,895
Total Invoice$18,148$25,722$30,125$33,437
Adjustments for Features0-2,989-4,950-7,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$22,733$25,175$25,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,442$2,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelGolf / GTITiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimGLSSSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,490$4,600$6,640$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$5,150$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,989-4,950-7,928

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelGolf / GTITiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in102.5 in
Length164.9 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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