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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,945

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $5,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,979

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $4,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,925 $30,990 $29,280
Base Invoice $24,958 $28,680 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 320 320  
AWD 1,950 1,950 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Third-row seat     875
4.6L V8     1,310
Class II trailer hitch 283 283  
AWD 1,988 1,988 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Third-row seat     744
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 2,270 2,270 5,175
Options (change) 2,271 2,271 4,617
Destination 750 750 815
Total Price $29,945 $34,010 $35,270
Total Invoice $27,979 $31,701 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year200920092010
ModelTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/70-16
Total Price$29,945$34,010$35,270
Adjustments for Features-70-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,875$30,990$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$27,979$31,701$32,836
Adjustments for Features-65-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,914$28,886$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092010
ModelTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,215$8,165$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-2,8150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in113.7 in
Length174.3 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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%

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