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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,150

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,857

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanPilotPilot
TrimSELEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $32,617 $31,743 $35,984
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,130    
Class II trailer hitch 500    
AWD 1,955 1,600 1,600
Navigation system   2,000  
Premium Navigation Package 978    
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,088    
Class II trailer hitch 430    
AWD 1,877 1,460 1,460
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 4,605 3,600 1,600
Options (change) 4,373 3,284 1,460
Destination 820 830 830
Total Price $39,400 $39,150 $41,800
Total Invoice $37,810 $35,857 $38,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,919
Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanPilotPilot
TrimSELEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,400$39,150$41,800
Adjustments for Features-350-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,365$39,150$39,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$37,810$35,857$38,274
Adjustments for Features-340-1,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,776$35,857$36,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220122012
ModelTiguanPilotPilot
TrimSELEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,280$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-340-1,808

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in109.2 in
Length174.5 in191.4 in
Width71.2 in78.5 in
Height65.6 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.847.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft387.0 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, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested73568%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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