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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,910

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $10,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,507

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTiguanX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $38,600
Base Invoice $31,810 $35,510
AWD 1,955  
Premium Package   2,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD 1,877  
Premium Package   2,550
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,955 7,075
Options (change) 1,877 6,440
Destination 820 825
Total Price $35,910 $46,500
Total Invoice $34,507 $42,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,987
Model Year20112008
ModelTiguanX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-17
Total Price$35,910$46,500
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$46,195
Total Invoice$34,507$42,775
Adjustments for Features0-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,507$42,494

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelTiguanX3
TrimSEL3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in110.1 in
Length174.3 in179.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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