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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: $37,810

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,236

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusTiguan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $36,250
Base Invoice $35,025 $34,801
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
All-weather floor mats 75 235
Remote start 425  
Cargo net   100
Universal garage door opener   325
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
All-weather floor mats 65 185
Remote start 398  
Cargo net   80
Universal garage door opener   270
Options (change) 6,345 660
Options (change) 5,549 535
Destination 795 900
Total Price $45,295 $37,810
Total Invoice $41,369 $36,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,586
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusTiguan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/50-19
Total Price$45,295$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,295$35,250
Total Invoice$41,369$36,236
Adjustments for Features0-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,369$33,783

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusTiguan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,795$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,453

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length202.9 in185.1 in
Width76.2 in72.4 in
Height60.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.133.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.165.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
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 SEL Premium

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

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