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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,257

Acura TLX 2.4   
Difference: $158

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelTLXTLXTiguan
Trim2.43.5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $33,975
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $32,617
Technology Package 4,055 4,055  
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
FWD     0
Technology Package 3,753 3,753  
Premium Navigation Package     978
FWD     0
Options (change) 4,055 4,055 1,020
Options (change) 3,753 3,753 978
Destination 920 920 820
Total Price $36,420 $40,295 $35,815
Total Invoice $34,257 $37,844 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,063
Model Year201520152012
ModelTLXTLXTiguan
Trim2.43.5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine206hp I4290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS8T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,420$40,295$35,815
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$37,970$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0
Total Invoice$34,257$37,844$34,415
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,352$35,660$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,308$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201520152012
ModelTLXTLXTiguan
Trim2.43.5SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $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$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$8,140$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,905-2,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152012
ModelTLXTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length190.3 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.256.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171546%
Total Not Requested197554%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171546%
Total Not Requested197554%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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