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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,380

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $39,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,646

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $36,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $72,400 $97,950
Base Invoice $28,680 $67,332 $91,094
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear side airbags 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear side airbags 310    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Options (change) 3,640 0 0
Options (change) 3,216 0 0
Destination 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $35,380 $74,575 $101,425
Total Invoice $32,646 $69,507 $94,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,633
Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,380$74,575$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,380$72,185$97,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,150
Total Invoice$32,646$69,507$94,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,228-3,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,646$67,279$90,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,476

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200920102010
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$8,290$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,228-3,814

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in112.4 in
Length174.3 in193.0 in
Width71.2 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.9 ft3

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