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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,575

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $66,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,051

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $60,114

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Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $36,250
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $34,801
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Cargo net           100
Universal garage door opener           325
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409 1,409      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Cargo net           80
Universal garage door opener           270
Options (change) 10,155 10,155 4,665 500 0 425
Options (change) 9,445 9,445 4,339 465 0 350
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 900
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $107,680 $103,637 $150,290 $173,875 $229,925 $37,575
Total Invoice $100,208 $96,165 $139,835 $161,888 $214,042 $36,051

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,839
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12184hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20235/50-19
Total Price$107,680$103,637$150,290$173,875$229,925$37,575
Adjustments for Features-7,715-7,840-10,115-19,865-20,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,965$95,797$140,175$154,010$209,810$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,378$58,213$114,013$0
Total Invoice$100,208$96,165$139,835$161,888$214,042$36,051
Adjustments for Features-7,180-7,275-9,411-18,496-18,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,028$88,890$130,424$143,392$195,317$36,051
Cost Above Minimum$4,138$0$41,534$54,502$106,427$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Backup collision intervention     $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,105$14,230$16,505$26,255$26,505$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,715$7,840$10,115$19,865$20,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,180-7,275-9,411-18,496-18,7250

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in109.8 in
Length206.5 in185.1 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in
Height58.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested75028%
Total Not Requested192572%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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