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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,300

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,607

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $30,990 $27,490
Base Invoice $28,680 $25,606
Class II trailer hitch 320  
Navigation system 1,990 1,995
AWD 1,950 2,520
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Class II trailer hitch 283  
Navigation system 1,758 1,696
AWD 1,988 2,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 5,560 10,985
Options (change) 5,177 9,770
Destination 750 785
Total Price $37,300 $39,260
Total Invoice $34,607 $36,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,948
Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$37,300$39,260
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$39,260
Total Invoice$34,607$36,161
Adjustments for Features-2,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,213$36,161

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,080$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase102.5 in130.5 in
Length174.3 in210.2 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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