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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelTiguanTLXTLX
TrimSEL2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $38,900 $53,700
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,020 4,500 500
Options (change) 978 0 0
Destination 820 1,095 1,095
Total Price $35,815 $44,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,493
Model Year201220222022
ModelTiguanTLXTLX
TrimSEL2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 13710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$35,815$44,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-8,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$40,960$46,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,575

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220222022
ModelTiguanTLXTLX
TrimSEL2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,955$9,490$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-87-173

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelTiguanTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in113.0 in
Length174.5 in194.6 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height65.6 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft313.5 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, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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