Where there's room on price
79
/ 100 (strong)
Approx. 58 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 14% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price report
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$8,187
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$4,200$14,687
- Typical market range
- $7,995–$10,923
- Typical asking price
- $8,187
- Original MSRP range
- $26,865–$36,998
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
58
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,716–$25,790
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,865 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $7,755 | $26,865 | $24,716–$25,790 |
| SEL | $7,907 | $34,445 | $31,689–$33,067 |
| SE | $8,459 | $33,365 | $30,696–$32,030 |
| R-Line | $9,472 | $28,700 | $26,404–$27,552 |
| comfortline | — | $33,998 | $31,278–$32,638 |
| highline | — | $36,998 | $34,038–$35,518 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$5,416$22,377$39,337
Typical askingS
$7,755
S: typical asking price $7,755, original MSRP $26,865, estimated dealer cost $24,716 to $25,790.
SEL
$7,907
SEL: typical asking price $7,907, original MSRP $34,445, estimated dealer cost $31,689 to $33,067.
SE
$8,459
SE: typical asking price $8,459, original MSRP $33,365, estimated dealer cost $30,696 to $32,030.
R-Line
$9,472
R-Line: typical asking price $9,472, original MSRP $28,700, estimated dealer cost $26,404 to $27,552.
comfortline
—
comfortline: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $33,998, estimated dealer cost $31,278 to $32,638.
highline
—
highline: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $36,998, estimated dealer cost $34,038 to $35,518.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan runs about $8,498 in MT to $9,756 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $594 | $110+ | $8,891 |
| TX | $512 | $332 | $9,031 |
| FL | $491 | $1,074+ | $9,752 |
| NY | $327 | $371 | $8,885 |
| PA | $491 | $587 | $9,265 |
| IL | $512 | $683 | $9,382 |
| OH | $471 | $444 | $9,102 |
| GA | $573 | $637 | $9,397 |
| NC | $246 | $793 | $9,226 |
| WA | $532 | $215+ | $8,934 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $8,712 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
21
MPG city
26
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
Campaign 19V535000 · 17/07/2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
Campaign 16V464000 · 24/06/2016
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan listings ask about $8,187 at typical mileage, with most listings between $7,995 and $10,923. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,865, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $18,678 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $8,498 in MT to $9,756 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan fair?
Not always. 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan listings typically ask about $9,330, roughly 14% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $8,187. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,716–$25,790 — its $26,865 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/29/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.