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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: $37,745

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $8,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,271

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $5,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimR-Line328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,880 $37,500
Base Invoice $35,406 $34,680
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Roof rails   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Roof rails   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 7,350
Options (change) 0 6,690
Destination 865 895
Total Price $37,745 $45,745
Total Invoice $36,271 $42,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,128
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimR-Line328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$37,745$45,745
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$45,745
Total Invoice$36,271$42,265
Adjustments for Features-1,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,137$42,265

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguan3-Series
TrimR-Line328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
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
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length174.5 in178.2 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height65.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 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 Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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