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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,437

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguani3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $42,400
Base Invoice $32,617 $39,690
FWD 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
FWD 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 550
Options (change) 0 500
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,795 $36,445
Total Invoice $33,437 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,241
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguani3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$34,795$36,445
Adjustments for Features-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,680$36,445
Total Invoice$33,437$33,685
Adjustments for Features-2,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,444$33,685

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguani3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,840$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9930

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguani3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in101.2 in
Length174.5 in157.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height65.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. BMW i3 specs.

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