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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: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $32,617 $35,622 $40,191
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Class II trailer hitch 500    
Navigation system   795 795
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Class II trailer hitch 430    
Navigation system   694 694
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 1,520 2,960 2,960
Options (change) 1,408 2,583 2,583
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $36,315 $42,055 $46,955
Total Invoice $34,845 $39,100 $43,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,196
Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,315$42,055$46,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$39,840$43,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$34,845$39,100$43,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,059-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$37,041$40,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$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 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$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  
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,380$6,595$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,059-3,153

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length174.5 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height65.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,535 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 Room55.0 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
23.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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