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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,955

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,401

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTiguanISISIS
TrimSEL250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $31,810 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Xenon HID headlights   875 875  
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights   700 700  
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 0 4,266 4,266 3,036
Options (change) 0 3,485 3,485 2,539
Destination 820 765 765 765
Total Price $33,955 $35,886 $41,336 $59,801
Total Invoice $32,630 $31,401 $36,198 $52,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $967
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTiguanISISIS
TrimSEL250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,955$35,886$41,336$59,801
Adjustments for Features-2,2850-950-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,670$35,886$40,386$57,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,215
Total Invoice$32,630$31,401$36,198$52,584
Adjustments for Features-2,1960-832-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,434$31,401$35,366$50,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,965$18,809

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelTiguanISISIS
TrimSEL250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$3,330$4,280$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0$950$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1960-832-2,374

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelTiguanIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.5 in
Length174.3 in180.1 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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