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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $41,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $37,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $32,617 $69,890 $101,277
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 1,020 1,240 0
Options (change) 978 1,153 0
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $35,815 $77,385 $109,895
Total Invoice $34,415 $72,038 $102,272

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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: $36,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,629
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,815$77,385$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,365-9,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$72,020$100,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,410
Total Invoice$34,415$72,038$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-4,994-8,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,415$67,044$93,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,420

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSELCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,950$11,315$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,365$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,994-8,808

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in113.2 in
Length174.5 in194.5 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height65.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 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 Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.3 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, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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