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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $7,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanES
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $38,100
Base Invoice $32,617 $35,688
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Navigation Package   1,530
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Bodyside moldings   199
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Rear spoiler   319
Panoramic sunroof   500
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Navigation Package   1,416
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Bodyside moldings   131
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Rear spoiler   209
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 1,020 5,898
Options (change) 978 5,297
Destination 820 950
Total Price $35,815 $44,948
Total Invoice $34,415 $41,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,981
Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanES
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,815$44,948
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$43,298
Total Invoice$34,415$41,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$40,396

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanES
TrimSEL350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,555$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,539

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelTiguanES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.0 in
Length174.5 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height65.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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