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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,030

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $37,150
Base Invoice $28,680 $34,380
Navigation system 1,990 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,758 1,910
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 3,290 6,400
Options (change) 2,906 5,825
Destination 750 875
Total Price $35,030 $44,425
Total Invoice $32,336 $41,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,439
Model Year20092011
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,030$44,425
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$44,095
Total Invoice$32,336$41,080
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$40,775

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelTiguan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length174.3 in178.2 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested64086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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