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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $26,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $24,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $32,617 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Premium Navigation Package 1,020          
FWD 0          
Class II trailer hitch 500          
Premium 2 Package   6,190 2,120 2,000    
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370    
Interior Sport Package       1,000    
Premium Navigation Package 978          
FWD 0          
Class II trailer hitch 430          
Premium 2 Package   5,757 1,972 1,860    
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274    
Interior Sport Package       930    
Options (change) 1,520 10,105 6,035 6,665 1,575 1,575
Options (change) 1,408 9,399 5,614 6,199 1,465 1,465
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $36,315 $63,300 $74,780 $70,275 $105,120 $112,270
Total Invoice $34,845 $58,940 $69,617 $65,140 $97,832 $104,481

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,109
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$36,315$63,300$74,780$70,275$105,120$112,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,355-9,030-8,755-11,530-12,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$57,945$65,750$61,520$93,590$100,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$3,575$35,645$42,145
Total Invoice$34,845$58,940$69,617$65,140$97,832$104,481
Adjustments for Features0-4,986-8,407-8,115-10,731-11,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$53,954$61,210$57,025$87,101$93,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,256$3,071$33,147$39,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSELGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200     
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$9,880$13,555$13,280$16,055$16,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,355$9,030$8,755$11,530$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,986-8,407-8,115-10,731-11,335

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.8 in
Length174.5 in189.1 in
Width71.2 in75.8 in
Height65.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119027%
Total Not Requested330073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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