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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: $35,110

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,738

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $16,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $31,810 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Navigation Package 1,155        
FWD 0        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Premium Navigation Package 1,108        
FWD 0        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package   2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Options (change) 1,155 6,975 5,475 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 1,108 6,350 4,985 2,185 2,115
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,110 $54,770 $58,870 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $33,738 $50,575 $54,360 $59,335 $60,230

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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: $18,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,323
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,110$54,770$58,870$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-1,190-590-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$53,130$57,680$63,655$63,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$33,738$50,575$54,360$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,514-1,099-545-1,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,738$49,061$53,261$58,790$58,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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 
iPod integration$100    
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 + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$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
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$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    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,500$7,140$6,690$6,090$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$1,190$590$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,514-1,099-545-1,376

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
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
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 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested81587%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested81587%
Total Not Requested12513%

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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