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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: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,192 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,990 2,505 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 320    
AWD 1,950 2,320 2,320
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,758 2,129 1,696
Class II trailer hitch 283    
AWD 1,988 2,112 2,112
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,560 10,180 7,105
Options (change) 5,177 8,873 6,259
Destination 750 815 815
Total Price $37,860 $42,610 $43,470
Total Invoice $35,119 $39,007 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,259
Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,860$42,610$43,470
Adjustments for Features-4000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,460$42,610$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$35,119$39,007$39,975
Adjustments for Features-3710-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$39,007$39,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$186

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,715$7,315$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3710-782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61558%
Total Not Requested45042%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested61586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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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