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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: $37,745

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,271

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimR-LineSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,880 $38,155
Base Invoice $35,406 $35,025
Package 401A   2,000
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   1,740
Navigation system   1,610
Options (change) 0 3,850
Options (change) 0 3,350
Destination 865 795
Total Price $37,745 $42,800
Total Invoice $36,271 $39,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,881
Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimR-LineSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$37,745$42,800
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$42,780
Total Invoice$36,271$39,170
Adjustments for Features0-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,271$39,152

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanTaurus
TrimR-LineSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142012
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.4,016 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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