Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2018

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $40,540

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,700

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelR-ClassTiguan
TrimR350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $36,250
Base Invoice $45,849 $34,801
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Class II trailer hitch 540 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 670  
Heated front seats 740  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Heated steering wheel 220  
Roof rack 250  
Third-row seat   500
Cargo cover   200
Universal garage door opener   325
Roof rack crossbars   365
AWD   1,300
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Class II trailer hitch 502 600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 623  
Heated front seats 688  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Heated steering wheel 205  
Roof rack 232  
Third-row seat   430
Cargo cover   152
Universal garage door opener   270
Roof rack crossbars   300
AWD   1,247
Options (change) 11,600 3,390
Options (change) 10,788 2,999
Destination 875 900
Total Price $61,775 $40,540
Total Invoice $57,512 $38,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,817
Model Year20102018
ModelR-ClassTiguan
TrimR350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$61,775$40,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,775$36,345
Total Invoice$57,512$38,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,512$34,695

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

Model Year20102018
ModelR-ClassTiguan
TrimR350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$6,920$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,005

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

Model Year20102018
ModelR-ClassTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in109.8 in
Length203.0 in185.1 in
Width75.7 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested227570%
Total Not Requested99030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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