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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: $39,450

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,795

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $1,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,650 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,145 $35,622 $40,191
Class II trailer hitch 700    
All-weather floor mats 235 75 75
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Navigation system   795 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Class II trailer hitch 600    
All-weather floor mats 185 66 66
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Navigation system   694 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 935 3,035 3,035
Options (change) 785 2,649 2,649
Destination 865 895 895
Total Price $39,450 $42,130 $47,030
Total Invoice $37,795 $39,166 $43,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79
Model Year201520152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,450$42,130$47,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,450$40,740$44,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$37,795$39,166$43,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,292-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,795$37,874$41,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,476

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimR-LineLimitedSport
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 app$25  
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$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 
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$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,745$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,292-2,385

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,405 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

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