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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $88,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $81,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassTiguan
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $33,975
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $32,617
Premium Navigation Package         1,020
FWD         0
Premium Navigation Package         978
FWD         0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,020
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 978
Destination 995 995 995 995 820
Total Price $124,595 $228,295 $143,795 $223,695 $35,815
Total Invoice $115,943 $212,384 $133,799 $208,106 $34,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,553
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassTiguan
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$124,595$228,295$143,795$223,695$35,815
Adjustments for Features-8,570-34,195-9,345-8,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,025$194,100$134,450$215,000$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$78,075$18,425$98,975$0
Total Invoice$115,943$212,384$133,799$208,106$34,415
Adjustments for Features-7,975-31,812-8,695-8,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,968$180,572$125,104$200,017$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$72,604$17,136$92,049$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassTiguan
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key    $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags    $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150 
Portal axles $25000   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100   
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,420$40,045$15,195$14,545$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,570$34,195$9,345$8,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,975-31,812-8,695-8,0890

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

Model Year20182012
ModelG-ClassTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in102.5 in
Length187.6 in174.5 in
Width71.8 in71.2 in
Height76.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft356.1 ft3

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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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