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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: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200920092009
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,250 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,361 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 1,295      
235/55HR17 495      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Roof rack crossbars 365      
Third-row seat   875 875  
Convenience Package   595    
SYNC   395    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Premium Package 1,114      
235/55HR17 426      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Roof rack crossbars 300      
Third-row seat   744 744  
Convenience Package   506    
SYNC   336    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 2,480 3,370 2,185 1,310
Options (change) 2,110 2,944 1,936 1,192
Destination 900 815 815 815
Total Price $25,630 $32,655 $34,615 $37,675
Total Invoice $24,371 $30,217 $32,070 $34,908

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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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,323
Model Year2018200920092009
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$32,655$34,615$37,675
Adjustments for Features0-565-1,840-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$32,090$32,775$33,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$1,120
Total Invoice$24,371$30,217$32,070$34,908
Adjustments for Features0-523-1,705-4,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$29,694$30,365$30,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$671$1,077

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018200920092009
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 $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 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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   
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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   
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
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 
Heated front seats  $200$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
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,365$5,640$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$1,840$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-523-1,705-4,137

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
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

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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