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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelTLTLTiguan
TrimBaseSH-AWDSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $35,175
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $33,768
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 0
Destination 885 885 825
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $36,000
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,101
Model Year201120112013
ModelTLTLTiguan
TrimBaseSH-AWDSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$36,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$34,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$34,593
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-1,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$33,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201120112013
ModelTLTLTiguan
TrimBaseSH-AWDSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,445$5,645$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-1,533

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112013
ModelTLTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length195.3 in174.5 in
Width74.0 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.156.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125057%
Total Not Requested94043%

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