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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,401

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISTiguan
Trim250350FSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $33,135
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $31,810
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
Rear spoiler 355 355    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Rear spoiler 246 246    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0    
Options (change) 4,266 4,266 3,036 0
Options (change) 3,485 3,485 2,539 0
Destination 765 765 765 820
Total Price $35,886 $41,336 $59,801 $33,955
Total Invoice $31,401 $36,198 $52,584 $32,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $967
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISTiguan
Trim250350FSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,886$41,336$59,801$33,955
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,886$40,386$57,101$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,215$0
Total Invoice$31,401$36,198$52,584$32,630
Adjustments for Features0-832-2,374-2,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,401$35,366$50,210$30,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,965$18,809$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelISISISTiguan
Trim250350FSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console  $100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,280$6,030$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-2,374-2,196

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082011
ModelISTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in102.5 in
Length180.1 in174.3 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.023.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.056.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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