Which 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan trim should you buy?
$29,495 to $39,755. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Volkswagen's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: SE R-Line Black AWD → SEL R-Line AWD, +$2,760 for 18 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: S AWD at $30,995.
SE $32,295
+$2,800 over the S FWD.
Standard here, not on the S FWD: 10-color LED ambient lighting with light line in dash, front & rear doors, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 6-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat, 8-way power driver's seat w/ lumbar control, Atmospheres feature, Framed auto-dimming rearview mirror, Heated wiper park, LED Exit Light (Front Doors), Leatherette & CloudTex seating surfaces, Map pocket behind the backrest, Power liftgate, Remote start
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SE $33,795
+$2,800 over the S AWD.
Standard here, not on the S AWD: 10-color LED ambient lighting with light line in dash, front & rear doors, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, 6-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat, 8-way power driver's seat w/ lumbar control, Atmospheres feature, Framed auto-dimming rearview mirror, Heated wiper park, LED Exit Light (Front Doors), Leatherette & CloudTex seating surfaces, Map pocket behind the backrest, Power liftgate, Remote start
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
SE R-Line Black $35,455
+$3,160 over the SE FWD.
Standard here, not on the SE FWD: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Black roof rails, powder coated, Brushed stainless steel pedals, Frameless, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Head-up display, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated exterior door handles, Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, Panoramic sunroof
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
SE R-Line Black $36,995
+$3,200 over the SE AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE AWD: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Black roof rails, powder coated, Brushed stainless steel pedals, Frameless, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Head-up display, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated exterior door handles, Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, Panoramic sunroof
Wheels 19 in → 20 in
SEL R-Line $39,755
+$2,760 over the SE R-Line Black AWD.
Standard here, not on the SE R-Line Black AWD: 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System, 30-color LED ambient lighting with light line in dash, front & rear doors, plus backlit dash and front door décor, 8-way power front seats w/ 3-position memory, Area View (Overhead View Camera), Dynamic Road Sign Display, Hands-free power liftgate w/ Easy Open & Easy Close, Heated rear outboard seats, IR reflective, sound insulating windshield, Illuminated grille light line with lit VW logo, Integrated red rear light bar and red illuminated VW logo, LED headlights w/ LED DRLs w/ Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS), dynamic cornering and poor weather light, MIB4 infotainment with 15-in display, HD radio, SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo Platinum Plan trial), and USB-C (4 ports, 45w with fast charging), Park Assist Plus, Power-folding side mirrors w/ puddle lights (VW logo & circle design) and 4 more
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Compare two trims side by side → Back to the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Common questions about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SE R-Line Black AWD to the SEL R-Line AWD: $2,760 more for 18 features the press kit lists as standard on the SEL R-Line AWD and not on the SE R-Line Black AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan trims cost?
7 trims, from $29,495 for the S FWD to $39,755 for the SEL R-Line AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan with all-wheel drive?
The S AWD, at $30,995 MSRP.