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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: $31,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,326

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportSELGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $23,611 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 235
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 185
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 235 235 6,235 1,735
Options (change) 185 185 5,945 1,625
Destination 865 865 770 770
Total Price $33,705 $35,600 $31,600 $37,095
Total Invoice $32,289 $34,170 $30,326 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,396
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportSELGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,705$35,600$31,600$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,550-4,4500-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,155$31,150$31,600$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$3,545
Total Invoice$32,289$34,170$30,326$35,602
Adjustments for Features-4,359-4,2710-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,930$29,899$30,326$33,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,969$0$3,404

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelTiguanTiguanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSportSELGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,450$2,000$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$4,450$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,359-4,2710-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelTiguanGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in101.5 in
Length174.5 in165.4 in
Width71.2 in70.3 in
Height65.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested345085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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