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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $16,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $12,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $33,975
Base Invoice $42,801 $32,617
Technology Package 4,150  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Technology Package 3,721  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 4,150 1,020
Options (change) 3,721 978
Destination 885 820
Total Price $52,235 $35,815
Total Invoice $47,407 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year20112012
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$52,235$35,815
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,285$35,815
Total Invoice$47,407$34,415
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,637$34,415

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
ModelRLTiguan
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,655$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7700

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112012
ModelRLTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in102.5 in
Length195.8 in174.5 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.856.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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