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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: $34,020

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $35,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,554

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $31,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSportSELCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Larger rear spoiler 550 550      
Wheel Package     990 760  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700 700 700
Larger rear spoiler 450 450      
Wheel Package     921 707  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651 651 651
Options (change) 550 550 2,130 1,900 700
Options (change) 450 450 1,981 1,767 651
Destination 865 865 925 925 925
Total Price $34,020 $35,915 $69,045 $76,025 $108,175
Total Invoice $32,554 $34,435 $64,277 $70,768 $100,668

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,850
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSportSELCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,020$35,915$69,045$76,025$108,175
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,115-4,455-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$35,915$66,930$71,570$99,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$4,640$32,690
Total Invoice$32,554$34,435$64,277$70,768$100,668
Adjustments for Features-960-1,969-4,147-7,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,458$34,435$62,308$66,621$92,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,977$0$4,313$30,399

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSportSELCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300$300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$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$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,450$8,565$10,905$15,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,115$4,455$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-960-1,969-4,147-7,961

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,405 lb.4,035 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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