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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: $32,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $28,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $63,050 $106,950 $33,975
Base Invoice $58,637 $99,464 $32,617
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Satellite radio 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Wood trim   0  
Premium Navigation Package     1,020
FWD     0
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 930    
Satellite radio 428    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Wood trim   0  
Premium Navigation Package     978
FWD     0
Options (change) 3,800 720 1,020
Options (change) 3,535 670 978
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $67,845 $108,665 $35,815
Total Invoice $63,167 $101,129 $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: $26,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,603
Model Year201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6603hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$67,845$108,665$35,815
Adjustments for Features-5,530-9,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,315$98,810$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,495$0
Total Invoice$63,167$101,129$34,415
Adjustments for Features-5,149-9,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,018$91,957$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,939$0

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

Model Year201820182012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassTiguan
TrimE400AMG E63 SSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Drift mode $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,355$14,680$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$9,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,149-9,1720

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.7 in102.5 in
Length194.2 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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