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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: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $33,975
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $32,617
Navigation system 795 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
FWD     0
Class II trailer hitch     500
Navigation system 694 694  
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Premium Navigation Package     978
FWD     0
Class II trailer hitch     430
Options (change) 2,960 2,960 1,520
Options (change) 2,583 2,583 1,408
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $41,955 $45,530 $36,315
Total Invoice $39,006 $42,340 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,102
Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$41,955$45,530$36,315
Adjustments for Features-2,215-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$42,290$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$39,006$42,340$34,845
Adjustments for Features-2,059-3,0130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,947$39,327$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportSEL
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 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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,595$7,620$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$3,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,059-3,0130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20142012
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.3,394 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
Ford Explorer Sport

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 Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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