2021 Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels explained
Base to top
$13,850
- 9 trims. $25,245 to $39,095.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $25,245 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,545 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $27,395 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $28,695 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $30,595 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $31,895 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL FWD | $32,545 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 7 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $33,845 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $39,095 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$2,150
S FWD $25,245 to SE FWD $27,395.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Alarm system, Touch screen, Voice control, Satellite radio, Push-button start, plus 3 more.
SE to SE R-Line Black: +$3,200
SE FWD $27,395 to SE R-Line Black FWD $30,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Leather steering wheel.
SE R-Line Black to SEL: +$1,950
SE R-Line Black FWD $30,595 to SEL FWD $32,545.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Remote start, Privacy glass.
SEL to SEL Premium R-Line: +$5,250
SEL 4MOTION AWD $33,845 to SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD $39,095.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, 360 camera, Premium audio, Power front seats, Leather steering wheel, Rain-sensing wipers, plus 2 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $39,095.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $27,395.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL FWD, $32,545.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $39,095.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $25,245.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $25,245.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SEL FWD, $32,545.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: S FWD, $25,245.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL FWD, $32,545.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $39,095.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SEL FWD, $32,545. Optional from S FWD, $25,245.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SE R-Line Black FWD, $30,595. Optional from SE FWD, $27,395.
- Not on any trim: heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S FWD | S 4MOTION AWD | SE FWD | SE 4MOTION AWD | SE R-Line Black FWD | SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | SEL FWD | SEL 4MOTION AWD | SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | O | S | O | S | O | S | O | O |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | O | O | O | O | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $26,545.
- 7 or more seats: S FWD, 7 seats, $25,245.
- The most hp: every trim, 184 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 25 mpg, $25,245.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $24,945 | $25,245 | +$300 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $26,245 | $26,545 | +$300 |
| SE FWD | $27,095 | $27,395 | +$300 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $28,395 | $28,695 | +$300 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $30,295 | $30,595 | +$300 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $31,595 | $31,895 | +$300 |
| SEL FWD | $32,245 | $32,545 | +$300 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $33,545 | $33,845 | +$300 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $38,795 | $39,095 | +$300 |
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