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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $32,617 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Navigation Package 1,020      
FWD 0      
Lighting Package   1,095    
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Premium Navigation Package 978      
FWD 0      
Lighting Package   942    
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 1,020 1,705 375 375
Options (change) 978 1,427 300 300
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $35,815 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $34,415 $31,492 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,139
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,815$33,020$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,385-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$31,745$33,080$35,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$34,415$31,492$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,216-2,285-2,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$30,276$31,700$34,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,424$3,788

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,440$7,550$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,385$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,216-2,285-2,381

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.4 in
Length174.5 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height65.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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