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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,900

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $6,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMDX
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $43,030
Base Invoice $32,617 $39,863
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
AWD 1,955  
Technology Package   3,675
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
AWD 1,877  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 4,105 3,675
Options (change) 3,943 3,363
Destination 820 895
Total Price $38,900 $47,600
Total Invoice $37,380 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,443
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMDX
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$38,900$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$46,200
Total Invoice$37,380$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,380$42,823

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMDX
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in108.3 in
Length174.5 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in78.5 in
Height65.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested84056%
Total Not Requested65044%

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