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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: $36,000

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $52,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,593

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $47,921

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Model Year201020102010201020102013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $35,175
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $33,768
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070      
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995      
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 1,070 0 0 0
Options (change) 995 995 995 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $88,745 $94,545 $138,495 $153,575 $205,025 $36,000
Total Invoice $82,514 $88,058 $129,072 $143,096 $190,945 $34,593

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,755
Model Year201020102010201020102013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$88,745$94,545$138,495$153,575$205,025$36,000
Adjustments for Features-3,405-4,505-10,105-16,405-16,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,340$90,040$128,390$137,170$188,695$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$43,050$51,830$103,355$0
Total Invoice$82,514$88,058$129,072$143,096$190,945$34,593
Adjustments for Features-3,166-4,196-9,417-15,286-15,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,348$83,862$119,655$127,810$175,736$34,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,514$40,307$48,462$96,388$0

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

Model Year201020102010201020102013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control     $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, second row seats   $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 tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$9,405$15,005$21,305$21,230$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$4,505$10,105$16,405$16,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,166-4,196-9,417-15,286-15,2090

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

Model Year20102013
ModelS-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in102.5 in
Length206.5 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.456.1 ft3

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