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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,160

Volkswagen Tiguan S   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,176

Volkswagen Tiguan S   
Difference: $2,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTiguanSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,840 $23,225 $26,225 $27,275
Base Invoice $21,926 $22,328 $24,915 $25,630
Class II trailer hitch 500 350 350 350
Floor mats   125 125 125
3.5L V6   1,900   1,950
Class II trailer hitch 430 316 316 316
Floor mats   100 100 100
3.5L V6   1,805   1,814
Options (change) 500 2,375 475 2,425
Options (change) 430 2,221 416 2,230
Destination 820 825 825 825
Total Price $24,160 $26,425 $27,525 $30,525
Total Invoice $23,176 $25,374 $26,156 $28,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTiguanSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,160$26,425$27,525$30,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,325-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,160$24,900$24,200$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$475
Total Invoice$23,176$25,374$26,156$28,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,464-3,160-5,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,176$23,910$22,996$23,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0$192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTiguanSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,175$2,700$4,500$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,325$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,464-3,160-5,497

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in184.1 in
Width71.2 in74.4 in
Height65.6 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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