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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $4,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
TrimSELSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,975 $30,245
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Options (change) 1,020 0
Options (change) 978 0
Destination 820 850
Total Price $35,815 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,576
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
TrimSELSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$35,815$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$30,710

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
TrimSELSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,540$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in103.5 in
Length174.5 in179.8 in
Width71.2 in70.8 in
Height65.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,054 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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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%

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