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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,470

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,875

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelTiguanTiguanEscape
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,405 $31,550 $23,455
Base Invoice $25,396 $29,192 $21,789
Leather Package 1,350    
Navigation system 1,990 1,990 2,695
Class II trailer hitch 320 320  
AWD 1,950 1,950 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,300  
Leather Comfort Group     745
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
3.0L V6     1,010
Leather Package 1,236    
Navigation system 1,758 1,758 2,291
Class II trailer hitch 283 283  
AWD 1,988 1,988 1,592
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,148  
Leather Comfort Group     633
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 6,910 5,560 7,290
Options (change) 6,413 5,177 6,361
Destination 750 750 725
Total Price $35,065 $37,860 $31,470
Total Invoice $32,559 $35,119 $28,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year201020102009
ModelTiguanTiguanEscape
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,065$37,860$31,470
Adjustments for Features-1,840-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$34,520$31,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,295$0
Total Invoice$32,559$35,119$28,875
Adjustments for Features-1,709-3,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,850$32,021$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,171$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020102009
ModelTiguanTiguanEscape
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,105$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,709-3,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102009
ModelTiguanEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.1 in
Length174.3 in174.7 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested064%
Total Not Requested036%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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