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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: $37,860

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,550
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,192
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,990
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,950
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class II trailer hitch     320
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,758
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,988
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Class II trailer hitch     283
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 10,185 7,195 5,560
Options (change) 8,876 6,336 5,177
Destination 785 785 750
Total Price $40,215 $40,375 $37,860
Total Invoice $36,934 $37,299 $35,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,215$40,375$37,860
Adjustments for Features0-250-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,215$40,125$37,270
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$36,934$37,299$35,119
Adjustments for Features0-231-547
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,934$37,068$34,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,715$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-547

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082010
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in102.5 in
Length193.4 in174.3 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,631 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 in54.8 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 ft323.0 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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