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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: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,550 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,192 $29,479 $34,952
Navigation system 1,990 795 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,595 1,595
Class II trailer hitch 320    
AWD 1,950 2,000 2,000
Package 202A   3,075  
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Navigation system 1,758 676 676
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,356 1,356
Class II trailer hitch 283    
AWD 1,988 1,820 1,820
Package 202A   2,614  
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Options (change) 5,560 8,035 4,960
Options (change) 5,177 6,950 4,336
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $37,860 $40,380 $43,320
Total Invoice $35,119 $37,254 $40,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year201020112011
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,860$40,380$43,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,860$39,080$40,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,119$37,254$40,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,199-2,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,119$36,055$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020112011
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,605$6,905$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199-2,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length174.3 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested205064%
Total Not Requested117536%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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