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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: $39,625

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,768

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $36,250
Base Invoice $35,622 $34,801
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 365
All-weather floor mats 75 285
Cargo cover 130 200
Third-row seat   500
Class II trailer hitch   700
Cargo net   100
Universal garage door opener   325
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Roof rack crossbars 122 300
All-weather floor mats 66 235
Cargo cover 114 152
Third-row seat   430
Class II trailer hitch   600
Cargo net   80
Universal garage door opener   270
Options (change) 8,260 2,475
Options (change) 7,208 2,067
Destination 895 900
Total Price $47,355 $39,625
Total Invoice $43,725 $37,768

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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: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,495
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-19
Total Price$47,355$39,625
Adjustments for Features-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$39,625
Total Invoice$43,725$37,768
Adjustments for Features-4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,263$37,768

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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$7,480$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,535 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%

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%

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