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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $26,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $24,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLETiguan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $33,975
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $32,617
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Premium Navigation Package           1,020
FWD           0
Class II trailer hitch           500
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Premium Navigation Package           978
FWD           0
Class II trailer hitch           430
Options (change) 10,105 6,035 6,665 1,575 1,575 1,520
Options (change) 9,399 5,614 6,199 1,465 1,465 1,408
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $63,300 $74,780 $70,275 $105,120 $112,270 $36,315
Total Invoice $58,940 $69,617 $65,140 $97,832 $104,481 $34,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,109
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLETiguan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/40-19
Total Price$63,300$74,780$70,275$105,120$112,270$36,315
Adjustments for Features-5,355-9,030-8,755-11,530-12,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,945$65,750$61,520$93,590$100,090$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$3,575$35,645$42,145$0
Total Invoice$58,940$69,617$65,140$97,832$104,481$34,845
Adjustments for Features-4,986-8,407-8,115-10,731-11,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,954$61,210$57,025$87,101$93,146$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,071$33,147$39,192$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLETiguan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch     $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Folding passenger seat     $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,880$13,555$13,280$16,055$16,705$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$9,030$8,755$11,530$12,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,986-8,407-8,115-10,731-11,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182012
ModelGLETiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in102.5 in
Length189.1 in174.5 in
Width75.8 in71.2 in
Height70.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119027%
Total Not Requested330073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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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