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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $18,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $15,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $42,801 $31,239 $33,120
Technology Package 4,150    
Technology Package 3,721    
Options (change) 4,150 0 0
Options (change) 3,721 0 0
Destination 885 865 865
Total Price $52,235 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $47,407 $32,104 $33,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,137
Model Year201120172017
ModelRLTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$52,235$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features-1,390-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,845$33,370$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$47,407$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features-1,262-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,145$32,008$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201120172017
ModelRLTiguanTiguan
TrimBaseSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,355$6,065$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112017
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.3,405 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%

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