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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,710

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,989

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTiguanTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSELSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,990 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $28,680 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 1,990 1,995 1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof 1,300      
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Heated front seats   240 240  
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system 1,758 1,736 1,736 1,736
Panoramic sunroof 1,148      
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Heated front seats   209 209  
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 3,290 4,880 3,390 3,150
Options (change) 2,906 4,247 2,950 2,741
Destination 750 800 800 800
Total Price $35,030 $32,710 $33,960 $34,700
Total Invoice $32,336 $29,989 $31,158 $31,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $925
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTiguanTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSELSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,030$32,710$33,960$34,700
Adjustments for Features-1,5400-400-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$32,710$33,560$33,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$840
Total Invoice$32,336$29,989$31,158$31,832
Adjustments for Features-1,4220-367-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,914$29,989$30,791$30,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$802$788

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelTiguanTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSELSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$5,355$3,815$4,215$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0$400$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4220-367-1,055

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in112.9 in
Length174.3 in200.3 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height66.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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