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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: $32,005

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,648

Volkswagen Tiguan SE   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELR-LineXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,250 $33,590 $37,650 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,121 $32,247 $36,145 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 700 700 700  
All-weather floor mats 235 235 235 75
AWD 1,955 1,955 1,955 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
Third-row seat       875
4.6L V8       1,310
Class II trailer hitch 600 600 600  
All-weather floor mats 185 185 185 64
AWD 1,877 1,877 1,877 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
Third-row seat       744
4.6L V8       1,192
Options (change) 2,890 2,890 2,890 5,250
Options (change) 2,662 2,662 2,662 4,681
Destination 865 865 865 815
Total Price $32,005 $37,345 $41,405 $35,345
Total Invoice $30,648 $35,774 $39,672 $32,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELR-LineXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18255/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$32,005$37,345$41,405$35,345
Adjustments for Features-760-3,010-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$34,335$34,995$35,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$3,750$0
Total Invoice$30,648$35,774$39,672$32,900
Adjustments for Features-728-2,883-6,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,920$32,891$33,530$32,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,971$3,610$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelTiguanTiguanTiguanExplorer
TrimSESELR-LineXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation system $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,005$8,255$11,655$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$3,010$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-728-2,883-6,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
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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