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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,650

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $32,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,917

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $30,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $60,950
Base Invoice $28,680 $56,684
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Class II trailer hitch 320  
AWD 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Lighting Package   970
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,900
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Class II trailer hitch 283  
AWD 1,988  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Lighting Package   902
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Leather seating surfaces   1,767
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 5,910 8,080
Options (change) 5,487 7,515
Destination 750 875
Total Price $37,650 $69,905
Total Invoice $34,917 $65,074

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,126
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19
Total Price$37,650$69,905
Adjustments for Features0-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$64,500
Total Invoice$34,917$65,074
Adjustments for Features0-5,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,917$60,043

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanGL
TrimSELGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,031

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in121.1 in
Length174.3 in200.6 in
Width71.2 in76.0 in
Height66.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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