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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,400

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,810

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTiguan
TrimSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $36,250
Base Invoice $32,617 $34,801
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
Class II trailer hitch 500 700
AWD 1,955 1,300
Wheel locks   80
Alarm   325
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
Class II trailer hitch 430 600
AWD 1,877 1,247
Wheel locks   60
Alarm   250
Options (change) 4,605 2,405
Options (change) 4,373 2,157
Destination 820 900
Total Price $39,400 $39,555
Total Invoice $37,810 $37,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,345
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTiguan
TrimSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-19
Total Price$39,400$39,555
Adjustments for Features0-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$33,920
Total Invoice$37,810$37,858
Adjustments for Features0-5,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,810$32,465

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Features Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTiguan
TrimSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,393

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.8 in
Length174.5 in185.1 in
Width71.2 in72.4 in
Height65.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.833.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 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
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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