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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,237

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,178

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Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanISIS
TrimSEL250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $32,617 $26,389 $31,186
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Sport Package   3,695 3,695
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Sport Package   2,956 2,956
Options (change) 1,020 7,685 7,685
Options (change) 978 6,258 6,258
Destination 820 590 590
Total Price $35,815 $38,265 $43,715
Total Invoice $34,415 $33,237 $38,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanISIS
TrimSEL250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,815$38,265$43,715
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$38,265$42,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$34,415$33,237$38,034
Adjustments for Features-1,8500-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,565$33,237$37,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,883

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
ModelTiguanISIS
TrimSEL250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
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, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$3,580$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8500-914

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.5 in
Length174.5 in180.1 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height65.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,394 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft313.0 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 information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%

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