Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2013

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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: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $30,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $27,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $35,175
Base Invoice $52,266 $33,768
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Sport Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Sport Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Options (change) 9,380 0
Options (change) 8,724 0
Destination 875 825
Total Price $66,455 $36,000
Total Invoice $61,865 $34,593

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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: $25,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,203
Model Year20112013
ModelE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$66,455$36,000
Adjustments for Features-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,010$36,000
Total Invoice$61,865$34,593
Adjustments for Features-5,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,796$34,593

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

Model Year20112013
ModelE-ClassTiguan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,495$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0690

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

Model Year20112013
ModelE-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in102.5 in
Length192.7 in174.5 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in
Height58.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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