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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: $37,250

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,289

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,975
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,617
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Class II trailer hitch     500
AWD     1,955
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Class II trailer hitch     430
AWD     1,877
Options (change) 7,150 5,450 2,455
Options (change) 6,126 4,681 2,307
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $37,995 $38,610 $37,250
Total Invoice $34,289 $34,904 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,606
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/40-19
Total Price$37,995$38,610$37,250
Adjustments for Features00-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,995$38,610$34,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,289$34,904$35,744
Adjustments for Features00-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,289$34,904$32,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,275$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.4 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.8 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 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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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%

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