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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: $38,025

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $43,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,421

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $39,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $34,801 $66,309 $88,257
Universal garage door opener 325    
Larger rear spoiler 550    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700
Universal garage door opener 270    
Larger rear spoiler 450    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651
Options (change) 875 9,240 8,310
Options (change) 720 8,594 7,729
Destination 900 875 875
Total Price $38,025 $81,415 $104,085
Total Invoice $36,421 $75,778 $96,861

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,630
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,025$81,415$104,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,025$78,485$99,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,370
Total Invoice$36,421$75,778$96,861
Adjustments for Features0-2,727-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,421$73,051$92,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver 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$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,575$10,505$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,727-3,936

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length185.1 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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