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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,030

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $17,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $16,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $28,680 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 1,990 1,900 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Rearview camera       400
Navigation system 1,758 1,730 1,730  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Rearview camera       365
Options (change) 3,290 6,475 5,575 1,725
Options (change) 2,906 5,895 5,075 1,570
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $35,030 $52,400 $56,550 $62,800
Total Invoice $32,336 $48,415 $52,240 $58,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,834
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,030$52,400$56,550$62,800
Adjustments for Features0-265-265-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$52,135$56,285$61,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,800
Total Invoice$32,336$48,415$52,240$58,030
Adjustments for Features0-245-245-799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$48,170$51,995$57,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$9,061

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,565$5,565$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265$265$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245-245-799

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelTiguan5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in116.9 in
Length174.3 in193.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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