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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: $39,625

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,768

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $38,100
Base Invoice $34,801 $35,528
Third-row seat 500  
Class II trailer hitch 700  
All-weather floor mats 285 75
Roof rack crossbars 365 135
Cargo cover 200 135
Universal garage door opener 325  
Cargo net 100  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Third-row seat 430  
Class II trailer hitch 600  
All-weather floor mats 235 66
Roof rack crossbars 300 118
Cargo cover 152 118
Universal garage door opener 270  
Cargo net 80  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,475 8,110
Options (change) 2,067 7,077
Destination 900 895
Total Price $39,625 $47,105
Total Invoice $37,768 $43,500

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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: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,455
Model Year20182013
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$39,625$47,105
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,625$46,805
Total Invoice$37,768$43,500
Adjustments for Features0-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,768$43,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelTiguanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,980$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelTiguanExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length185.1 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft380.7 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
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested327564%
Total Not Requested185036%

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