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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: $37,675

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,123

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $34,801 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Cargo cover 200        
Universal garage door opener 325        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package   2,050 2,050 1,750  
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Cargo cover 152        
Universal garage door opener 270        
Driver Assistance Package   875 875 875 875
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Navigation system   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Premium Package   1,885 1,885 1,610  
LED headlights   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights   830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 525 13,600 13,600 13,300 10,650
Options (change) 422 12,520 12,520 12,245 9,805
Destination 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,675 $54,645 $56,645 $57,045 $60,595
Total Invoice $36,123 $51,440 $53,300 $53,680 $57,005

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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: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,710
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,675$54,645$56,645$57,045$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-645-2,595-2,595-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$54,000$54,050$54,450$57,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$36,123$51,440$53,300$53,680$57,005
Adjustments for Features0-607-2,442-2,442-2,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,123$50,833$50,858$51,238$54,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25$405$3,496

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelTiguanX3X3X3X3
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150    
Blind spot collision prevention$150    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
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 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
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    
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$3,525$4,170$6,120$6,120$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$2,595$2,595$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607-2,442-2,442-2,676

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
ModelTiguanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length185.1 in183.8 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%

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