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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,400

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,810

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanAcadiaAcadia
TrimSELSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $32,617 $37,107 $42,570
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130    
Class II trailer hitch 500    
AWD 1,955 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Technology Package   1,000  
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Sunroof   1,400  
Premium Navigation Package 978    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088    
Class II trailer hitch 430    
AWD 1,877 1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Technology Package   880  
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Sunroof   1,232  
Options (change) 4,605 7,720 3,890
Options (change) 4,373 6,996 3,563
Destination 820 825 825
Total Price $39,400 $47,605 $49,525
Total Invoice $37,810 $44,928 $46,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,141
Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanAcadiaAcadia
TrimSELSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$39,400$47,605$49,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$45,510$46,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970
Total Invoice$37,810$44,928$46,958
Adjustments for Features0-1,977-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,810$42,951$44,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanAcadiaAcadia
TrimSELSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,950$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,977-2,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in118.9 in
Length174.5 in200.7 in
Width71.2 in78.2 in
Height65.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.868.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft3116.9 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
GMC Acadia SLT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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