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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelTiguan1-Series1-Series
TrimSEL128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,175 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $33,768 $28,885 $36,335
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 0 8,350 5,800
Options (change) 0 7,600 5,280
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $36,000 $40,445 $45,995
Total Invoice $34,593 $37,380 $42,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,064
Model Year201320122012
ModelTiguan1-Series1-Series
TrimSEL128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,000$40,445$45,995
Adjustments for Features-2,3700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$40,445$45,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,400
Total Invoice$34,593$37,380$42,510
Adjustments for Features-2,2770-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,316$37,380$42,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201320122012
ModelTiguan1-Series1-Series
TrimSEL128i135i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,000$2,630$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2770-139

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelTiguan1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.5 in104.7 in
Length174.5 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height65.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested343086%
Total Not Requested55014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested133084%
Total Not Requested25016%

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