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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: $39,450

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,795

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $1,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $37,650
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $36,145
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 235
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 795 795  
Class II trailer hitch     700
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 66 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation system 694 694  
Class II trailer hitch     600
Options (change) 3,035 3,035 935
Options (change) 2,649 2,649 785
Destination 895 895 865
Total Price $42,030 $44,710 $39,450
Total Invoice $39,072 $41,571 $37,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $171
Model Year201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$42,030$44,710$39,450
Adjustments for Features-1,190-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,840$42,295$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$39,072$41,571$37,795
Adjustments for Features-1,106-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,966$39,326$37,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201320132015
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,545$7,770$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,106-2,2450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,405 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)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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