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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: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $34,801 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Universal garage door opener 325      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Premium Package     4,200  
Around view cameras       800
Universal garage door opener 270      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Premium Package     3,906  
Around view cameras       744
Options (change) 325 6,930 9,230 3,050
Options (change) 270 6,446 8,585 2,837
Destination 900 925 925 925
Total Price $37,475 $75,405 $85,005 $112,875
Total Invoice $35,971 $70,193 $79,121 $105,039

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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: $35,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,881
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,475$75,405$85,005$112,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,515-4,980-6,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$72,890$80,025$106,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,135$33,530
Total Invoice$35,971$70,193$79,121$105,039
Adjustments for Features0-2,341-4,635-6,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$67,852$74,486$99,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,634$31,180

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelTiguanCLSCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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
Backup collision intervention$150   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$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$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 $100$100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,825$10,340$12,805$14,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515$4,980$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,341-4,635-6,007

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182017
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.4,035 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 CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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