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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: $37,250

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,744

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $32,617 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 500    
AWD 1,955 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 430    
AWD 1,877 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,455 10,185 7,195
Options (change) 2,307 8,876 6,336
Destination 820 785 785
Total Price $37,250 $40,215 $40,375
Total Invoice $35,744 $36,934 $37,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,910
Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,250$40,215$40,375
Adjustments for Features-7500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$40,215$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0
Total Invoice$35,744$36,934$37,299
Adjustments for Features-7200-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,024$36,934$37,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$134

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
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
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,440$6,690$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7200-231

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in113.7 in
Length174.5 in193.4 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height65.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 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 Room55.0 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
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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