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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,745

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $30,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,271

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line   
Difference: $27,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimR-LineE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,880 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $35,406 $53,150 $85,095
Sport Package   760  
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,000
Premium 1 Package   3,500 2,120
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Sport Package   707  
Premium 2 Package   2,279 1,860
Premium 1 Package   3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 0 10,140 4,120
Options (change) 0 9,431 3,832
Destination 865 875 875
Total Price $37,745 $68,165 $96,495
Total Invoice $36,271 $63,456 $89,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,651
Model Year201420122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimR-LineE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,745$68,165$96,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,870-5,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$63,295$91,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,105
Total Invoice$36,271$63,456$89,802
Adjustments for Features0-4,534-4,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,271$58,922$85,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,138

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year201420122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimR-LineE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$8,095$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534-4,742

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20142012
ModelTiguanE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in113.2 in
Length174.5 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height65.6 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested86559%

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