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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: $38,265

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $6,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,718

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $6,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTiguan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $36,880
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $35,406
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Class II trailer hitch       520
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Class II trailer hitch       447
Options (change) 2,090 1,695 0 520
Options (change) 1,985 1,610 0 447
Destination 995 995 995 865
Total Price $45,175 $48,640 $54,935 $38,265
Total Invoice $43,176 $46,488 $52,507 $36,718

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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: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,496
Model Year2018201820182014
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$45,175$48,640$54,935$38,265
Adjustments for Features-4,145-5,220-10,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,030$43,420$44,000$38,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$2,970$0
Total Invoice$43,176$46,488$52,507$36,718
Adjustments for Features-3,962-4,989-10,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,214$41,499$42,055$36,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$2,841$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2018201820182014
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 
Remote climate control$25$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
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
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 bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,785$10,860$16,575$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,145$5,220$10,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,962-4,989-10,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182014
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.3,394 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%

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