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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,220

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,248

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,189

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $36,250
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $34,801
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Cargo cover 130 130 130 200
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 285
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 365
Running boards 595 595 595 695
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Third-row seat       500
Class II trailer hitch       700
Universal garage door opener       325
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Cargo cover 124 124 124 152
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 235
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 300
Running boards 565 565 565 560
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Third-row seat       430
Class II trailer hitch       600
Universal garage door opener       270
Options (change) 4,470 6,655 1,085 3,070
Options (change) 4,246 6,322 1,031 2,547
Destination 995 995 995 900
Total Price $47,555 $53,600 $56,020 $40,220
Total Invoice $45,437 $51,200 $53,538 $38,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,716
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$47,555$53,600$56,020$40,220
Adjustments for Features-495-3,135-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,060$50,465$50,410$40,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$3,350$0
Total Invoice$45,437$51,200$53,538$38,248
Adjustments for Features-473-2,995-5,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,964$48,205$48,177$38,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,241$3,213$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Terrain selector $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,435$10,075$12,550$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$3,135$5,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-473-2,995-5,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in47.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested134037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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