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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: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $749

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,857

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelISISISTiguan
Trim250350FSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $35,175
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $33,768
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Sport Package Value Edition   3,140    
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101  
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Sport Package Value Edition   2,826    
Options (change) 3,729 5,994 2,485 0
Options (change) 3,053 5,179 2,101 0
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $36,749 $44,464 $61,770 $36,000
Total Invoice $32,857 $39,887 $55,538 $34,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $724
Model Year2010201020102013
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)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$36,749$44,464$61,770$36,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-2,700-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,749$41,714$59,070$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,965$22,321$0
Total Invoice$32,857$39,887$55,538$34,593
Adjustments for Features0-2,467-2,428-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,857$37,420$53,110$32,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,563$20,253$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2010201020102013
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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 
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$175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$5,705$5,655$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$2,700$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467-2,428-2,460

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102013
ModelISTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in102.5 in
Length180.1 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,394 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 in55.0 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,
Maximum
13.056.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Wood trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested170055%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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