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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: $40,315

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $39,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,510

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $35,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $37,650
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $36,145
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Running boards 670     1,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Class II trailer hitch       700
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Running boards 623     900
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Class II trailer hitch       600
Options (change) 9,895 1,665 575 1,800
Options (change) 9,204 1,549 535 1,500
Destination 925 925 925 865
Total Price $79,520 $96,440 $125,600 $40,315
Total Invoice $74,020 $89,755 $116,873 $38,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,998
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63R-Line
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, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$79,520$96,440$125,600$40,315
Adjustments for Features-9,145-13,035-16,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,375$83,405$108,715$40,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,030$38,340$0
Total Invoice$74,020$89,755$116,873$38,510
Adjustments for Features-8,512-12,131-15,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,508$77,624$101,161$38,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,116$35,653$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelGLSGLSGLSTiguan
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63R-Line
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 
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$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$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
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   $350
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$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 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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-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$0
Total Value of Features$14,320$18,210$22,060$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,145$13,035$16,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,512-12,131-15,7120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172015
ModelGLSTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in102.5 in
Length202.0 in174.5 in
Width76.1 in71.2 in
Height72.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,405 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 in55.0 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested139054%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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