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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,260

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $38,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,441

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $36,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $31,550
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $29,192
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,300
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Navigation system       1,990
Class II trailer hitch       320
Rear side airbags       350
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,148
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Navigation system       1,758
Class II trailer hitch       283
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 5,395 1,665 575 3,960
Options (change) 5,019 1,549 535 3,499
Destination 925 925 925 750
Total Price $75,020 $96,440 $125,600 $36,260
Total Invoice $69,835 $89,755 $116,873 $33,441

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,235
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$75,020$96,440$125,600$36,260
Adjustments for Features-7,690-14,370-18,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,330$82,070$107,380$36,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,740$40,050$0
Total Invoice$69,835$89,755$116,873$33,441
Adjustments for Features-7,159-13,374-16,9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,676$76,381$99,919$33,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$37,243$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720172010
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,580$20,260$24,110$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,690$14,370$18,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,159-13,374-16,9540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172010
ModelGLSTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in102.5 in
Length202.0 in174.3 in
Width76.1 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested840100%
Total Not Requested00%

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