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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $56,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,010

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $51,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $37,650
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $36,145
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515  
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409  
Options (change) 1,515 1,515 0
Options (change) 1,409 1,409 0
Destination 925 925 865
Total Price $95,340 $141,940 $38,515
Total Invoice $88,731 $132,069 $37,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,188
Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$95,340$141,940$38,515
Adjustments for Features-5,945-10,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,395$131,170$38,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0
Total Invoice$88,731$132,069$37,010
Adjustments for Features-5,533-10,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,198$122,048$37,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,850$0

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

Model Year201420142015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassTiguan
TrimS550S63 AMGR-Line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$11,195$16,020$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,945$10,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,533-10,0210

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

Model Year20142015
ModelS-ClassTiguan
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in102.5 in
Length206.5 in174.5 in
Width74.8 in71.2 in
Height58.7 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.356.1 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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 tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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