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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: $40,320

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,328

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $34,801 $39,800 $50,839
Third-row seat 500    
All-weather floor mats 285 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Cargo cover 200 130 130
Roof rack crossbars 365 140 140
Running boards 695 595 595
Universal garage door opener 325    
Cargo net 100    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Cargo mat   100 100
Third-row seat 430    
All-weather floor mats 235 114 114
Class II trailer hitch 600    
Cargo cover 152 124 124
Roof rack crossbars 300 133 133
Running boards 560 565 565
Universal garage door opener 270    
Cargo net 80    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 3,170 6,225 1,085
Options (change) 2,627 5,915 1,031
Destination 900 945 945
Total Price $40,320 $48,845 $55,265
Total Invoice $38,328 $46,660 $52,815

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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: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,823
Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,320$48,845$55,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,320$47,265$49,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,530
Total Invoice$38,328$46,660$52,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,509-5,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,328$45,151$47,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,436

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820172017
ModelTiguanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Terrain selector  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$8,545$12,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509-5,228

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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