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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $42,770
Base Invoice $32,617 $40,418
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 1,020 1,790
Options (change) 978 1,700
Destination 820 875
Total Price $35,815 $45,435
Total Invoice $34,415 $42,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-20
Total Price$35,815$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$42,295
Total Invoice$34,415$42,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$40,022

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,255$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,971

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in112.9 in
Length174.5 in202.9 in
Width71.2 in76.2 in
Height65.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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