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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $32,617 $26,451 $30,726
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Package 302A   2,015 2,015
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Package 302A   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 1,020 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 978 1,798 1,798
Destination 820 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,815 $31,175 $31,753
Total Invoice $34,415 $29,044 $29,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,684
Model Year201220132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,815$31,175$31,753
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,690$31,175$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$34,415$29,044$29,312
Adjustments for Features-2,0420-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,373$29,044$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220132013
ModelTiguanC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSELHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
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  
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,680$3,555$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0420-623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in173.6 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height65.6 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft352.6 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
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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