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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: $38,115

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,967

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,801 $29,319 $32,901
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Third-row seat 500 875  
Roof rack crossbars 365    
All-weather floor mats 285 75 75
Running boards 695    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Class II trailer hitch 600    
Third-row seat 430 744  
Roof rack crossbars 300    
All-weather floor mats 235 64 64
Running boards 560    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,870 5,685 3,305
Options (change) 2,395 4,833 2,810
Destination 900 815 815
Total Price $40,020 $38,115 $39,670
Total Invoice $38,096 $34,967 $36,526

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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: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,891
Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,020$38,115$39,670
Adjustments for Features-7,3750-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,645$38,115$38,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$38,096$34,967$36,526
Adjustments for Features-7,0200-1,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,076$34,967$35,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,930$4,555$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0200-1,013

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length185.1 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft383.7 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 rows150No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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