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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: $40,220

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,248

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,801 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Third-row seat 500      
All-weather floor mats 285 120 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 700      
Cargo cover 200 130 130 130
Running boards 695 595 595 595
Roof rack crossbars 365 140 140 140
Universal garage door opener 325      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Third-row seat 430      
All-weather floor mats 235 114 114 114
Class II trailer hitch 600      
Cargo cover 152 124 124 124
Running boards 560 565 565 565
Roof rack crossbars 300 133 133 133
Universal garage door opener 270      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 3,070 4,470 6,655 1,085
Options (change) 2,547 4,246 6,322 1,031
Destination 900 995 995 995
Total Price $40,220 $47,555 $53,600 $56,020
Total Invoice $38,248 $45,437 $51,200 $53,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,716
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,220$47,555$53,600$56,020
Adjustments for Features0-495-3,135-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,220$47,060$50,465$50,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$3,350
Total Invoice$38,248$45,437$51,200$53,538
Adjustments for Features0-473-2,995-5,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,248$44,964$48,205$48,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,241$3,213

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$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   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,940$7,435$10,075$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495$3,135$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-473-2,995-5,361

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length185.1 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested134037%

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