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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: $38,050

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,468

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,445 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,067 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 235 75
Class II trailer hitch 530  
AWD 1,975 2,000
Navigation system   795
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 185 64
Class II trailer hitch 456  
AWD 1,895 1,820
Navigation system   676
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,740 5,035
Options (change) 2,536 4,400
Destination 865 825
Total Price $38,050 $43,395
Total Invoice $36,468 $40,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,075
Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
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$38,050$43,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,050$41,630
Total Invoice$36,468$40,177
Adjustments for Features0-1,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,468$38,543

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$5,480$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,634

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162011
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.4,752 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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