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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: $37,860

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $170

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $245

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $29,192 $26,790 $29,361
Class II trailer hitch 320    
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Third-row seat   845 375
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 283    
Navigation system 1,758 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,988    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Third-row seat   718 319
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 5,560 8,925 7,005
Options (change) 5,177 7,839 6,208
Destination 750 735 735
Total Price $37,860 $38,030 $38,855
Total Invoice $35,119 $35,364 $36,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year201020072007
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,860$38,030$38,855
Adjustments for Features-6550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$38,030$38,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$35,119$35,364$36,304
Adjustments for Features-6080-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,511$35,364$36,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$706

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020072007
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,075$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6080-234

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102007
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 Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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