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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $10,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanX3X3
TrimSportSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $34,310 $39,465
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
App support     250 250
Roof rails     250 250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Panoramic sunroof     1,230  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
App support     230 230
Roof rails     230 230
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench     180 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 0 0 8,450 6,200
Options (change) 0 0 7,695 5,645
Destination 865 865 895 895
Total Price $33,470 $35,365 $46,445 $49,795
Total Invoice $32,104 $33,985 $42,900 $46,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,779
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanX3X3
TrimSportSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$33,470$35,365$46,445$49,795
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,205-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$35,365$45,240$48,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$3,050
Total Invoice$32,104$33,985$42,900$46,005
Adjustments for Features-960-1,113-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,008$33,985$41,787$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$0$2,828

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanX3X3
TrimSportSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,225$4,430$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,205$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-1,113-1,390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in183.0 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height65.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.4,113 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 Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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