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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: $27,705

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $6,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,348

Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $5,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,250 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,361 $29,479 $34,952
Premium Package 1,295    
235/55HR17 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Roof rack crossbars 365 120 120
Cargo net 100    
AWD 1,975 2,000 2,000
Cargo cover   135 135
Premium Package 1,114    
235/55HR17 426    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Roof rack crossbars 300 106 106
Cargo net 80    
AWD 1,897 1,820 1,820
Cargo cover   115 115
Options (change) 4,555 2,255 2,255
Options (change) 4,087 2,041 2,041
Destination 900 825 825
Total Price $27,705 $34,600 $40,615
Total Invoice $26,348 $32,345 $37,818

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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: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,674
Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$27,705$34,600$40,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,705$33,185$34,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$26,348$32,345$37,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,323-5,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,348$31,022$32,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820112011
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
HD radio$50 $50
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,280$10,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,323-5,429

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelTiguan LimitedExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length174.5 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height67.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,646 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft380.7 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
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Mirrorlink support0No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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