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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: $34,115

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,473

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $26,370
Base Invoice $32,617 $24,587
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130  
Class II trailer hitch 500  
AWD 1,955 1,750
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
3.0L V6   1,195
Premium Navigation Package 978  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088  
Class II trailer hitch 430  
AWD 1,877 1,593
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 4,605 6,920
Options (change) 4,373 6,061
Destination 820 825
Total Price $39,400 $34,115
Total Invoice $37,810 $31,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$39,400$34,115
Adjustments for Features-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,755$34,115
Total Invoice$37,810$31,473
Adjustments for Features-2,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,272$31,473

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanEscape
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,965$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.1 in
Length174.5 in174.7 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height65.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142567%
Total Not Requested70033%

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