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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,825

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STiguan
Trim75D100DP100DSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $36,250
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 4,000 4,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Third-row seat       500
Cargo net       100
Cargo cover       200
Universal garage door opener       325
Larger rear spoiler       550
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Third-row seat       430
Cargo net       80
Cargo cover       152
Universal garage door opener       270
Larger rear spoiler       450
Options (change) 12,000 12,000 12,000 1,675
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,382
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 900
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $90,500 $110,000 $142,700 $38,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,249
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STiguan
Trim75D100DP100DSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E184hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/50-19
Total Price$90,500$110,000$142,700$38,825
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,670-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,580$107,330$138,765$38,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STiguan
Trim75D100DP100DSEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop   $150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,260$12,010$13,275$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,670$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1341531740

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
ModelModel STiguan
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in109.8 in
Length196.0 in185.1 in
Width77.3 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
31.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.633.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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