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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: $42,765

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line   
Difference: $4,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $39,095
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 365
All-weather floor mats 75 75 285
Cargo cover 130 130 200
Third-row seat     500
Class II trailer hitch     700
Cargo net     100
Universal garage door opener     325
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 300
All-weather floor mats 71 71 235
Cargo cover 124 124 152
Third-row seat     430
Class II trailer hitch     600
Cargo net     80
Universal garage door opener     270
Options (change) 5,485 345 2,475
Options (change) 5,212 328 2,067
Destination 945 945 1,195
Total Price $47,730 $54,260 $42,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,362
Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/40-20
Total Price$47,730$54,260$42,765
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,730$50,370$42,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201620162021
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$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$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Terrain selector $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,555$12,445$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,718-25

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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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