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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: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $14,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,630

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSELsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $31,810 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Premium Package   2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Navigation system   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation   0 0 0 0
Premium Package   1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights   830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 0 7,550 7,550 7,250 4,600
Options (change) 0 6,950 6,950 6,675 4,235
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,955 $48,595 $50,595 $50,995 $54,545
Total Invoice $32,630 $45,870 $47,730 $48,110 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,767
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSELsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$33,955$48,595$50,595$50,995$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-4,570-4,570-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$45,975$46,025$46,425$49,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$32,630$45,870$47,730$48,110$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,473-4,311-4,311-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,630$43,397$43,419$43,799$46,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22$402$3,493

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSELsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$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
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,845$6,795$6,795$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$4,570$4,570$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,473-4,311-4,311-4,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in183.8 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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