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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: $40,665

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $37,195 $38,895
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135 200 200
All-weather floor mats 75 285 285
Roof rack crossbars 120 365 365
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Third-row seat   500 500
Class II trailer hitch   700 700
Cargo net   100 100
Universal garage door opener   325 325
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115 152 152
All-weather floor mats 64 235 235
Roof rack crossbars 106 300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Third-row seat   430 430
Class II trailer hitch   600 600
Cargo net   80 80
Universal garage door opener   270 270
Options (change) 6,995 2,475 2,475
Options (change) 5,950 2,067 2,067
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,675 $40,665 $42,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,164
Model Year201220192019
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19255/40-20
Total Price$45,675$40,665$42,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,675$38,240$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220192019
ModelExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$6,705$9,130$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-175

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122019
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in47.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%
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 Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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