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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,630

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $9,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,250 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $21,361 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 1,295        
235/55HR17 495        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Roof rack crossbars 365 140 140 140 140
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Premium Package 1,114        
235/55HR17 426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Roof rack crossbars 300 133 133 133 133
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Options (change) 2,480 270 270 270 270
Options (change) 2,110 257 257 257 257
Destination 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $25,630 $35,285 $43,355 $47,215 $55,205
Total Invoice $24,371 $33,741 $41,448 $45,135 $52,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,769
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,630$35,285$43,355$47,215$55,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-9,135-10,560-17,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$32,565$34,220$36,655$37,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,655$4,090$5,165
Total Invoice$24,371$33,741$41,448$45,135$52,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,601-8,733-10,095-16,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$31,140$32,715$35,040$36,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575$3,900$4,922

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100 $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support$0    
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$6,395$12,810$14,235$21,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,720$9,135$10,560$17,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,601-8,733-10,095-16,702

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length174.5 in198.3 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height67.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port-75Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Mirrorlink support0No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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