2023 Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,730
- 7 trims. $26,950 to $37,680.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,950 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 7 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $28,450 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $30,580 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 7 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $32,080 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $33,310 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 7 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $34,810 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $37,680 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$3,630
S FWD $26,950 to SE FWD $30,580.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Alarm system, Touch screen, Voice control, Satellite radio, plus 3 more.
SE to SE R-Line Black: +$2,730
SE FWD $30,580 to SE R-Line Black FWD $33,310.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors.
SE R-Line Black to SEL R-Line: +$2,870
SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $34,810 to SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD $37,680.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Rear parking sensors, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $37,680.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $37,680. Optional from S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $37,680.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $30,580.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $37,680.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $37,680.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $30,580. Optional from S FWD, $26,950.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SE R-Line Black FWD, $33,310. Optional from SE FWD, $30,580.
- 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 R-Line 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | N | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | N | S | N | S | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | O | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | O | O | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $28,450.
- 7 or more seats: S FWD, 7 seats, $26,950.
- The most hp: every trim, 184 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 27 mpg, $26,950.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$460.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $26,490 | $26,950 | +$460 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $27,990 | $28,450 | +$460 |
| SE FWD | $30,120 | $30,580 | +$460 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $31,620 | $32,080 | +$460 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $32,950 | $33,310 | +$360 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $34,450 | $34,810 | +$360 |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $37,320 | $37,680 | +$360 |
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