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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: $35,110

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $15,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,738

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,135 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $31,810 $43,415 $42,020
Premium Navigation Package 1,155    
FWD 0    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Navigation Package 1,108    
FWD 0    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,155 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 1,108 4,645 4,645
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $35,110 $51,995 $50,495
Total Invoice $33,738 $49,055 $47,660

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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: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,505
Model Year201120182018
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$35,110$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$47,415$45,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$33,738$49,055$47,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,321-4,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,738$44,734$43,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120182018
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328d330i
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  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$8,155$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,321-4,417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelTiguan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in182.0 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,663 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
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested61555%
Total Not Requested50045%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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