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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: $9,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,170

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $9,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $21,995
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $21,115
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140 365
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Premium Package         1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325
235/55HR17         495
Cargo net         100
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133 300
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Premium Package         1,114
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         270
235/55HR17         426
Cargo net         80
Options (change) 270 270 270 270 2,580
Options (change) 257 257 257 257 2,190
Destination 945 945 945 945 865
Total Price $34,990 $42,890 $46,570 $54,450 $25,440
Total Invoice $33,457 $41,002 $44,517 $52,041 $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: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,356
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$34,990$42,890$46,570$54,450$25,440
Adjustments for Features-3,065-9,220-10,420-17,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$33,670$36,150$37,115$25,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$4,225$5,190$0
Total Invoice$33,457$41,002$44,517$52,041$24,170
Adjustments for Features-2,931-8,814-9,961-16,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,526$32,188$34,556$35,473$24,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$4,030$4,947$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan Limited
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support    $0
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,580$12,735$13,935$20,850$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$9,220$10,420$17,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,931-8,814-9,961-16,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerTiguan Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length198.3 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in67.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 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
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 cover75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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