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Crossover, Compact, Mid Level
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
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| In a close battle , the Volkswagen Tiguan was able to dethrone last year’s champion, the always strong Honda CR-V. With the lowest depreciation in this segment and ownership costs almost 7% lower than expected, the Tiguan showed that it was deserving of Vincentric’s Best Value in America award for 2009. |
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
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| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$5,568 |
$2,627 |
$1,988 |
$1,784 |
$1,581 |
$13,548 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
1,543 |
97 |
101 |
87 |
94 |
1,923 |
| Finance: |
1,562 |
1,259 |
935 |
587 |
213 |
4,555 |
| Fuel: |
1,575 |
1,631 |
1,689 |
1,749 |
1,811 |
8,453 |
| Insurance: |
1,808 |
1,789 |
1,771 |
1,754 |
1,738 |
8,861 |
| Maintenance: |
0 |
164 |
645 |
794 |
1,676 |
3,279 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
270 |
402 |
527 |
666 |
782 |
2,646 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
58 |
215 |
471 |
745 |
| Total: |
$12,325 |
$7,969 |
$7,714 |
$7,636 |
$8,365 |
$44,009 |
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