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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: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $32,617 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Premium Navigation Package 1,020      
FWD 0      
Class II trailer hitch 500      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Premium Navigation Package 978      
FWD 0      
Class II trailer hitch 430      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 1,520 1,990 1,595 0
Options (change) 1,408 1,890 1,515 0
Destination 820 945 945 945
Total Price $36,315 $44,610 $47,895 $54,180
Total Invoice $34,845 $42,635 $45,775 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,983
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,315$44,610$47,895$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-5,880-11,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$39,580$42,015$42,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,005
Total Invoice$34,845$42,635$45,775$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-4,807-5,620-11,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$37,828$40,155$40,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,327$2,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$9,785$10,635$16,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$5,880$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,807-5,620-11,082

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.6 in
Length174.5 in198.3 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height65.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft381.7 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

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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