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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: $2,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,009

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201020102010
ModelTiguanISISIS
TrimSEL250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $32,617 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Premium Navigation Package 1,020      
FWD 0      
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Sport Package Value Edition     3,140  
Premium Navigation Package 978      
FWD 0      
Xenon HID headlights   700    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,237 3,237 3,253
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Sport Package Value Edition     2,826  
Options (change) 1,020 5,169 7,434 3,925
Options (change) 978 4,205 6,331 3,253
Destination 820 875 875 825
Total Price $35,815 $38,189 $45,904 $63,210
Total Invoice $34,415 $34,009 $41,039 $56,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,660
Model Year2012201020102010
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)?, 8300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$35,815$38,189$45,904$63,210
Adjustments for Features-2,1500-2,750-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$38,189$43,154$60,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,965$22,321
Total Invoice$34,415$34,009$41,039$56,690
Adjustments for Features-2,0660-2,459-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,349$34,009$38,580$54,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,571$20,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201020102010
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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
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$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
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  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$3,505$6,255$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0$2,750$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0660-2,459-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122010
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested170055%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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