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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: $37,300

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,607

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $30,990
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $28,680
Package 205A 2,800    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,300
Navigation system 795 795 1,990
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,950
Class II trailer hitch     320
Package 205A 2,380    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356 1,148
Navigation system 676 676 1,758
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,988
Class II trailer hitch     283
Options (change) 7,760 4,960 5,560
Options (change) 6,716 4,336 5,177
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $40,680 $43,640 $37,300
Total Invoice $37,568 $40,429 $34,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$40,680$43,640$37,300
Adjustments for Features-1,325-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,355$40,750$37,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,568$40,429$34,607
Adjustments for Features-1,224-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,344$37,752$34,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimXLTLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,495$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length197.1 in174.3 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested97532%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

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