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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: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $15,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,630

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,135 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $31,810 $39,275 $40,655
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 0 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 0 5,730 5,730
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $33,955 $49,245 $50,745
Total Invoice $32,630 $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: $11,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,825
Model Year201120152015
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)?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,955$49,245$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,795-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$45,450$47,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,630$46,000$47,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,630$42,455$43,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120152015
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
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
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
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
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
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$3,150$6,945$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,795$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,545-3,450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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