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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,705

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $9,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,289

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $6,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusTiguanTiguan
TrimSHOSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $35,025 $31,239 $33,120
Package 401A 2,000    
Navigation system 1,850    
All-weather floor mats 75 235 235
Package 401A 1,740    
Navigation system 1,610    
All-weather floor mats 65 185 185
Options (change) 3,925 235 235
Options (change) 3,415 185 185
Destination 795 865 865
Total Price $42,875 $33,705 $35,600
Total Invoice $39,235 $32,289 $34,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,877
Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusTiguanTiguan
TrimSHOSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,875$33,705$35,600
Adjustments for Features-180-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,695$33,605$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,995
Total Invoice$39,235$32,289$34,170
Adjustments for Features-165-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,070$32,193$34,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201220172017
ModelTaurusTiguanTiguan
TrimSHOSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,535$5,455$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122017
ModelTaurusTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in102.5 in
Length202.9 in174.5 in
Width76.2 in71.2 in
Height60.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.156.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Sport

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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