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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: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $32,617 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Cold Weather Package   950      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats     500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Cold Weather Package   865      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats     455 455 455
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 0 9,200 7,200 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 0 8,370 6,550 4,910 4,910
Destination 820 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,795 $42,675 $44,975 $49,475 $55,975
Total Invoice $33,437 $39,420 $41,555 $45,715 $51,695

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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: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,059
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,795$42,675$44,975$49,475$55,975
Adjustments for Features-1,1200-50-1,200-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$42,675$44,925$48,275$54,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$5,600$12,025
Total Invoice$33,437$39,420$41,555$45,715$51,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0760-46-1,109-1,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,361$39,420$41,509$44,606$50,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,089$5,186$11,097

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelTiguan3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key$250    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats $200   
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$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,025$3,905$3,955$5,105$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0$50$1,200$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760-46-1,109-1,178

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height65.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%

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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

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