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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: $38,175

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,553

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,250 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $34,801 $53,150 $85,095
Third-row seat 500    
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
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  
Heated steering wheel   490  
Third-row seat 430    
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
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  
Heated steering wheel   456  
Options (change) 1,025 12,820 7,070
Options (change) 852 11,924 6,576
Destination 900 875 875
Total Price $38,175 $70,845 $99,445
Total Invoice $36,553 $65,949 $92,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,004
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$38,175$70,845$99,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,495-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,175$69,350$97,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,475
Total Invoice$36,553$65,949$92,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,392-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,553$64,557$91,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,481

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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
iPod integration $100$100
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
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,200$8,695$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,495$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392-1,508

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

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length185.1 in192.7 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

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%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested74051%

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