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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: $38,375

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,723

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $34,801 $40,160 $51,180
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Executive Tier   3,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Class III trailer hitch   550 550
Class II trailer hitch 600    
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Executive Tier   3,220 2,345
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Class III trailer hitch   505 505
Options (change) 1,225 13,300 9,100
Options (change) 1,022 12,235 8,420
Destination 900 995 995
Total Price $38,375 $56,745 $64,395
Total Invoice $36,723 $53,390 $60,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,438
Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$38,375$56,745$64,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,495-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,375$52,250$59,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,150
Total Invoice$36,723$53,390$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,229-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,723$49,161$55,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,734

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018
ModelTiguanX3X3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Gesture control system $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
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  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,795$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,229-4,700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.8 in
Length185.1 in185.9 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height66.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested111552%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested111552%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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