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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: $19,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,738

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $17,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $31,810 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Premium Navigation Package 1,155            
FWD 0            
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Premium Navigation Package 1,108            
FWD 0            
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,155 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 1,108 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,110 $54,595 $59,145 $60,645 $65,445 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $33,738 $50,950 $55,145 $56,525 $60,945 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,798
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$35,110$54,595$59,145$60,645$65,445$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-1,515-1,515-1,515-2,465-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$53,080$57,630$59,130$63,930$63,930$91,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,850$10,850$38,125
Total Invoice$33,738$50,950$55,145$56,525$60,945$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,414-1,413-1,412-1,411-2,296-4,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,738$49,536$53,732$55,113$59,534$59,544$84,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,196$5,577$9,998$10,008$35,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelTiguan5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera$200    $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$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$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 $250
SD Card slot$25      
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,090$7,090$7,090$7,090$8,040$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515$1,515$1,515$1,515$2,465$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,414-1,413-1,412-1,411-2,296-4,357

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelTiguan5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in116.9 in
Length174.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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