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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: $40,550

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,695

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $4,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $45,355 $53,235 $37,650
Base Invoice $39,800 $43,315 $50,839 $36,145
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 235
Running boards 595 595 595 1,100
Cargo mat 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Class II trailer hitch       700
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 185
Running boards 565 565 565 900
Cargo mat 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Class II trailer hitch       600
Options (change) 2,805 2,410 815 2,035
Options (change) 2,664 2,289 774 1,685
Destination 945 945 945 865
Total Price $45,425 $48,710 $54,995 $40,550
Total Invoice $43,409 $46,549 $52,558 $38,695

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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: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $657
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$45,425$48,710$54,995$40,550
Adjustments for Features-4,245-5,095-10,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$43,615$44,185$40,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,005$0
Total Invoice$43,409$46,549$52,558$38,695
Adjustments for Features-4,057-4,869-10,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,352$41,680$42,227$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$2,875$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$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
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents   $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 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $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
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,685$10,535$16,250$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$5,095$10,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,057-4,869-10,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172015
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)150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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