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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: $25,440

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $8,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,170

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $7,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $21,995
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $21,115
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 365
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Premium Package       1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
235/55HR17       495
Cargo net       100
Roof rack crossbars 122 122 122 300
Cargo cover 114 114 114  
Premium Package       1,114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
235/55HR17       426
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 270 270 270 2,580
Options (change) 236 236 236 2,190
Destination 895 895 895 865
Total Price $34,165 $39,365 $44,265 $25,440
Total Invoice $31,904 $36,753 $41,322 $24,170

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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: $7,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,226
Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$34,165$39,365$44,265$25,440
Adjustments for Features-1,615-5,680-6,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,550$33,685$37,410$25,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$4,860$0
Total Invoice$31,904$36,753$41,322$24,170
Adjustments for Features-1,508-5,303-6,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,396$31,450$34,923$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$4,527$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year2015201520152017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250 $250
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,930$8,995$10,170$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$5,680$6,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,508-5,303-6,3990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerTiguan Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length197.1 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 cover75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested122586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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