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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $54,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $49,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLTiguanTiguan
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65SportSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461 $31,239 $33,120
Wood trim     0 0    
Wood trim     0 0    
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 865 865
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $87,875 $111,725 $152,275 $222,075 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $81,789 $103,969 $141,681 $206,686 $32,104 $33,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,808
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLTiguanTiguan
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65SportSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$87,875$111,725$152,275$222,075$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features-10,715-13,765-19,240-23,340-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,160$97,960$133,035$198,735$33,370$35,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,575$0$1,995
Total Invoice$81,789$103,969$141,681$206,686$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features-9,973-12,809-17,901-21,723-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,816$91,160$123,780$184,963$32,008$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,344$51,964$113,147$0$1,977

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelSLSLSLSLTiguanTiguan
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65SportSEL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Lane keeping assist   $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,180$20,230$25,705$29,805$6,565$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,715$13,765$19,240$23,340$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,973-12,809-17,901-21,723-960

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172017
ModelSLTiguan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.7 in102.5 in
Length182.3 in174.5 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height51.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft356.1 ft3

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