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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,650

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $33,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,917

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $31,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGLTiguan
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $30,990
Base Invoice $57,614 $28,680
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Navigation system   1,990
Class II trailer hitch   320
Rear side airbags   350
AWD   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Navigation system   1,758
Class II trailer hitch   283
Rear side airbags   310
AWD   1,988
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 8,465 5,910
Options (change) 7,873 5,487
Destination 875 750
Total Price $71,290 $37,650
Total Invoice $66,362 $34,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,181
Model Year20112009
ModelGLTiguan
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$71,290$37,650
Adjustments for Features-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,635$37,650
Total Invoice$66,362$34,917
Adjustments for Features-5,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,098$34,917

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112009
ModelGLTiguan
TrimGL450 / GL350SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,655$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2640

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112009
ModelGLTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in102.5 in
Length200.6 in174.3 in
Width76.0 in71.2 in
Height72.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.3,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested141554%
Total Not Requested120046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

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