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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: $35,335

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,645

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $9,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $31,239 $33,120
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235 235
Running boards 595 595 595 1,100 1,100
Cargo mat 100 100 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Class II trailer hitch       530 530
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375        
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185 185
Running boards 565 565 565 900 900
Cargo mat 95 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515      
Class II trailer hitch       456 456
Options (change) 2,805 2,410 815 1,865 1,865
Options (change) 2,664 2,289 774 1,541 1,541
Destination 945 945 945 865 865
Total Price $45,425 $48,710 $54,995 $35,335 $37,230
Total Invoice $43,409 $46,549 $52,558 $33,645 $35,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,587
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$45,425$48,710$54,995$35,335$37,230
Adjustments for Features-4,470-5,320-11,035-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,955$43,390$43,960$35,235$37,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,005$0$1,995
Total Invoice$43,409$46,549$52,558$33,645$35,526
Adjustments for Features-4,272-5,084-10,546-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,137$41,465$42,012$33,550$35,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$2,875$0$1,976

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSportSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 $250
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,310$10,160$15,875$4,940$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,470$5,320$11,035$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,272-5,084-10,546-950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in102.5 in
Length198.3 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft356.1 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Sport

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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