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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $10,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelTiguanTiguan3-Series
TrimSportSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $37,500
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $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
App support     250
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
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 0 0 7,600
Options (change) 0 0 6,920
Destination 865 865 895
Total Price $33,470 $35,365 $45,995
Total Invoice $32,104 $33,985 $42,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,427
Model Year201720172012
ModelTiguanTiguan3-Series
TrimSportSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4200hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,470$35,365$45,995
Adjustments for Features-1,080-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,390$34,385$45,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0
Total Invoice$32,104$33,985$42,495
Adjustments for Features-1,036-9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,068$33,043$42,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720172012
ModelTiguanTiguan3-Series
TrimSportSEL328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,325$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,036-9420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,405 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
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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