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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: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $3,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,250 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,361 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
235/55HR17 495      
Premium Package 1,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Roof rack crossbars 365 115 115 115
Convenience Group   250    
SYNC   395    
Third-row seat   875 875 375
4.6L V8   1,305 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195 195 195
235/55HR17 426      
Premium Package 1,114      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Roof rack crossbars 300 97 97 97
Convenience Group   213    
SYNC   336    
Third-row seat   744 744 319
4.6L V8   1,187 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166 166
Options (change) 2,480 3,135 2,495 1,995
Options (change) 2,110 2,743 2,199 1,774
Destination 900 785 785 785
Total Price $25,630 $30,415 $32,525 $35,175
Total Invoice $24,371 $28,299 $30,257 $32,737

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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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,914
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$25,630$30,415$32,525$35,175
Adjustments for Features0-15-1,590-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$30,400$30,935$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$535$1,210
Total Invoice$24,371$28,299$30,257$32,737
Adjustments for Features0-14-1,479-3,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$28,285$28,778$29,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493$1,134

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,865$5,440$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$1,590$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-1,479-3,318

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in113.7 in
Length174.5 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height67.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.7 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 cover75No
Proximity key250No
USB port-75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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