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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: $14,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $28,680 $39,275 $40,655
Navigation system 1,990 2,150 2,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system 1,758 1,955 1,955
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 3,290 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 2,906 5,730 5,730
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $35,030 $49,245 $50,745
Total Invoice $32,336 $46,000 $47,380

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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: $10,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,016
Model Year200920152015
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,030$49,245$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$45,340$46,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,336$46,000$47,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,648-3,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$42,352$43,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920152015
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,480$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,648-3,553

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelTiguan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in182.1 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft353.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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