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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: $38,515

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $5,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,010

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $3,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanES
TrimR-Line350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,650 $36,725
Base Invoice $36,145 $34,400
Navigation system   2,465
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Navigation system   2,277
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Options (change) 0 6,000
Options (change) 0 5,528
Destination 865 875
Total Price $38,515 $43,600
Total Invoice $37,010 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanES
TrimR-Line350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$38,515$43,600
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$43,600
Total Invoice$37,010$40,803
Adjustments for Features-3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,616$40,803

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanES
TrimR-Line350
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152012
ModelTiguanES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height65.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

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