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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: $35,100

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $39,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,460

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $36,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanGLGLGLGL
TrimSportSELGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Running boards 1,100 1,100 670 670    
Class II trailer hitch 530 530        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Class IV trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Running boards 900 900 623 623    
Class II trailer hitch 456 456        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Class IV trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 1,630 1,630 10,475 10,475 1,665 575
Options (change) 1,356 1,356 9,743 9,743 1,549 535
Destination 865 865 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,100 $36,995 $75,000 $76,600 $92,540 $120,950
Total Invoice $33,460 $35,341 $69,816 $71,304 $86,128 $112,549

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,241
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanGLGLGLGL
TrimSportSELGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 980, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$35,100$36,995$75,000$76,600$92,540$120,950
Adjustments for Features-1000-7,745-7,895-12,110-16,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$36,995$67,255$68,705$80,430$104,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$1,450$13,175$37,310
Total Invoice$33,460$35,341$69,816$71,304$86,128$112,549
Adjustments for Features-950-7,210-7,349-11,271-15,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,365$35,341$62,606$63,955$74,857$97,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,976$0$1,349$12,251$34,696

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanGLGLGLGL
TrimSportSELGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,125$11,870$12,020$16,235$20,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$7,745$7,895$12,110$16,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-7,210-7,349-11,271-15,247

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172015
ModelTiguanGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in121.0 in
Length174.5 in201.6 in
Width71.2 in76.4 in
Height65.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL63 AMG

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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