2025 Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,260
- 7 trims. $30,245 to $40,505.
- Base: S FWD. Top: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $30,245 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 5 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $31,745 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE FWD | $33,045 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $34,545 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $36,205 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $37,705 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $40,505 | $675 to $1,425 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
S to SE: +$2,800
S FWD $30,245 to SE FWD $33,045.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 28 mpg.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Alarm system, Voice control, Satellite radio, Power driver seat, Rain-sensing wipers.
SE to SE R-Line Black: +$3,160
SE FWD $33,045 to SE R-Line Black FWD $36,205.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Front and rear parking sensors, Leather steering wheel.
SE R-Line Black to SEL R-Line: +$2,800
SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $37,705 to SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD $40,505.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, plus 3 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: S FWD, $30,245.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S FWD, $30,245.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S FWD, $30,245.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $33,045.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE FWD, $33,045.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $40,505.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SE R-Line Black FWD, $36,205. Optional from SE FWD, $33,045.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | S | SE | SE R-Line Black | SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S 4MOTION AWD, $31,745.
- The most hp: every trim, 201 hp.
- The best mpg: S FWD, 29 mpg, $30,245.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: Wolfsburg Edition FWD, Wolfsburg Edition 4MOTION AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$1,465.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | $28,880 | $30,245 | +$1,365 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | $30,380 | $31,745 | +$1,365 |
| SE FWD | $31,580 | $33,045 | +$1,465 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $33,080 | $34,545 | +$1,465 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | $34,580 | $36,205 | +$1,625 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $36,080 | $37,705 | +$1,625 |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $38,880 | $40,505 | +$1,625 |
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