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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,340

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,090

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,245 $32,395 $21,995
Base Invoice $24,771 $27,273 $30,178 $21,115
Third-row seat 875 875 375  
SYNC 395      
Convenience Group 250      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115 365
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Premium Package       1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
235/55HR17       495
Third-row seat 744 744 319  
SYNC 336      
Convenience Group 213      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97 300
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Premium Package       1,114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
235/55HR17       426
Options (change) 1,830 1,185 685 2,480
Options (change) 1,556 1,007 582 2,110
Destination 785 785 785 865
Total Price $29,110 $31,215 $33,865 $25,340
Total Invoice $27,112 $29,065 $31,545 $24,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/55-17
Total Price$29,110$31,215$33,865$25,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-3,550-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$29,640$30,315$25,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$530$1,205$0
Total Invoice$27,112$29,065$31,545$24,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,467-3,307-81
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,112$27,598$28,238$24,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$1,126$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,765$5,340$7,315$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$3,550$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,467-3,307-81

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerTiguan Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.4 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55HR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Proximity key250No
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

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