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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: $36,210

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,642

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $5,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,239 $33,120
Navigation system 795    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
AWD 2,000 1,975 1,975
Class II trailer hitch   530 530
Navigation system 676    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
All-weather floor mats 64 185 185
AWD 1,820 1,897 1,897
Class II trailer hitch   456 456
Options (change) 5,035 2,740 2,740
Options (change) 4,400 2,538 2,538
Destination 825 865 865
Total Price $43,715 $36,210 $38,105
Total Invoice $40,493 $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: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,289
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,715$36,210$38,105
Adjustments for Features-1,790-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,925$36,110$38,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$40,493$34,642$36,523
Adjustments for Features-1,658-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,835$34,546$36,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,495$5,805$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,658-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length197.1 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,591 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 in55.0 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.1 ft3

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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 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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