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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $34,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $31,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimE350E63 AMGSportSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,150 $91,500 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $53,150 $85,095 $31,239 $33,120
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 3,500 2,120    
Sport Package 760      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Premium 2 Package 2,279 1,860    
Premium 1 Package 3,255 1,972    
Sport Package 707      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Options (change) 10,140 4,120 0 0
Options (change) 9,431 3,832 0 0
Destination 875 875 865 865
Total Price $68,165 $96,495 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $63,456 $89,802 $32,104 $33,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,728
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimE350E63 AMGSportSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6518hp V8200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$68,165$96,495$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features-5,070-5,295-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,095$91,200$33,370$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,105$0$1,995
Total Invoice$63,456$89,802$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features-4,720-4,928-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,736$84,874$32,008$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,138$0$1,977

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

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguanTiguan
TrimE350E63 AMGSportSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,395$8,620$3,425$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$5,295$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,720-4,928-960

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

Model Year20122017
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.3,405 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
57.4 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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