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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $24,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $21,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $33,975
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $32,617
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Premium Navigation Package       1,020
FWD       0
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Premium Navigation Package       978
FWD       0
Options (change) 10,460 9,320 5,970 1,020
Options (change) 9,728 8,667 5,552 978
Destination 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $59,935 $66,495 $94,295 $35,815
Total Invoice $55,801 $61,901 $87,875 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,091
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$59,935$66,495$94,295$35,815
Adjustments for Features-2,465-4,165-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,470$62,330$89,905$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$0
Total Invoice$55,801$61,901$87,875$34,415
Adjustments for Features-2,295-3,877-4,0910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,506$58,024$83,784$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,518$30,278$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
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
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,990$7,690$7,915$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$4,165$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-3,877-4,0910

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20102012
ModelE-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in102.5 in
Length191.7 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.956.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested144055%
Total Not Requested117545%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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