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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: $39,215

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $15,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,610

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $13,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,650 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $36,145 $40,160 $51,180
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200  
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Class II trailer hitch 600    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,105  
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Options (change) 700 11,200 5,150
Options (change) 600 10,305 4,740
Destination 865 995 995
Total Price $39,215 $54,645 $60,445
Total Invoice $37,610 $51,460 $56,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,605
Model Year201520182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$39,215$54,645$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,570-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,215$49,075$54,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,250
Total Invoice$37,610$51,460$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,245-5,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,610$46,215$51,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,937

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimR-LinexDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$8,495$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,245-5,763

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.8 in
Length174.5 in185.9 in
Width71.2 in74.4 in
Height65.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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