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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTiguanTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSportSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 0 0 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 300 300 300
Destination 865 865 770 770 770
Total Price $33,470 $35,365 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,104 $33,985 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $427
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTiguanTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSportSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,470$35,365$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,910-2,81000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$32,555$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$32,104$33,985$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-2,791-2,70000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,313$31,285$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,972$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTiguanTiguanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSportSEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$5,825$3,015$3,015$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$2,810$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-2,70000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,405 lb.3,167 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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