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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: $33,700

Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,268

Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXLTWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $30,095 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $27,404 $28,865 $31,239 $33,120
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235 235
AWD 2,320 1,975 1,975 1,975
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185 185
AWD 2,112 1,897 1,897 1,897
Class II trailer hitch   456 456 456
Options (change) 5,250 2,740 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 4,681 2,538 2,538 2,538
Destination 815 865 865 865
Total Price $35,345 $33,700 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $32,900 $32,268 $34,642 $36,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXLTWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,345$33,700$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-6,285-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$30,690$29,925$31,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0$1,995
Total Invoice$32,900$32,268$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features0-2,882-6,013-5,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,900$29,386$28,629$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$757$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimXLTWolfsburgSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,370$7,380$10,655$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010$6,285$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,882-6,013-5,928

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102017
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Sport

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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