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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: $41,405

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,672

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimR-LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,650 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,145 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 700  
All-weather floor mats 235 75
AWD 1,955 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Navigation system   795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class II trailer hitch 600  
All-weather floor mats 185 64
AWD 1,877 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Navigation system   676
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,890 5,035
Options (change) 2,662 4,400
Destination 865 825
Total Price $41,405 $43,715
Total Invoice $39,672 $40,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $629
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimR-LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,405$43,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,405$42,150
Total Invoice$39,672$40,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,672$39,043

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimR-LineLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,591 lb.4,731 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%

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