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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: $41,360

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $37,195 $38,895
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Package 301A 2,000      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Cargo mat 100 100    
Running boards 595 595 695 695
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 365 365
All-weather floor mats 120 120 285 285
Cargo cover 130 130 200 200
Third-row seat     500 500
Class II trailer hitch     700 700
Cargo net     100 100
Universal garage door opener     325 325
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Package 301A 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control 1,094      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Cargo mat 95 95    
Running boards 565 565 560 560
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 300 300
All-weather floor mats 114 114 235 235
Cargo cover 124 124 152 152
Third-row seat     430 430
Class II trailer hitch     600 600
Cargo net     80 80
Universal garage door opener     270 270
Options (change) 6,225 1,085 3,170 3,170
Options (change) 5,915 1,031 2,627 2,627
Destination 945 945 995 995
Total Price $48,845 $55,265 $41,360 $43,060

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,049
Model Year2017201720192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12480, 9480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-19255/40-20
Total Price$48,845$55,265$41,360$43,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-120-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,845$51,375$41,240$42,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720192019
ModelExplorerExplorerTiguanTiguan
TrimLimitedPlatinumSEL PremiumSEL Premium R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Terrain selector $200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$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$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,545$12,435$8,665$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$120$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,718-11-10

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172019
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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