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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,605

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $82,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,868

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $75,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTiguanG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimSEL PremiumG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $119,900 $139,900 $217,900
Base Invoice $34,801 $111,507 $130,107 $202,647
Universal garage door opener 325      
Cargo cover 200      
Running boards 695      
All-weather floor mats 235 200 200 200
Universal garage door opener 270      
Cargo cover 152      
Running boards 560      
All-weather floor mats 185 186 186 186
Options (change) 1,455 200 200 200
Options (change) 1,167 186 186 186
Destination 900 925 925 925
Total Price $38,605 $121,025 $141,025 $219,025
Total Invoice $36,868 $112,618 $131,218 $203,758

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,079
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTiguanG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimSEL PremiumG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$38,605$121,025$141,025$219,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,870-3,645-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,605$118,155$137,380$216,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,225$97,875
Total Invoice$36,868$112,618$131,218$203,758
Adjustments for Features0-2,671-3,392-2,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,868$109,947$127,826$200,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,879$91,025

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

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTiguanG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimSEL PremiumG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags$350   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250$250$250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Lockable front differential $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Brush guard $500$500 
External spare tire shell $100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plates $150$150$150
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,040$12,910$13,685$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870$3,645$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,671-3,392-2,786

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

Model Year20182016
ModelTiguanG-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length185.1 in187.6 in
Width72.4 in71.8 in
Height66.3 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.9 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 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft375.1 ft3

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