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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,160

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,847

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,975 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $32,617 $28,171 $29,131
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Lighting Package   995 995
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Lighting Package   856 856
Options (change) 1,020 995 995
Options (change) 978 856 856
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $35,815 $31,160 $32,160
Total Invoice $34,415 $29,847 $30,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,989
Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,815$31,160$32,160
Adjustments for Features-2,690-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,125$30,110$32,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$34,415$29,847$30,807
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,830$28,841$30,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$2,000$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,585-1,0060

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in103.5 in
Length174.5 in179.6 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height65.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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