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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: $39,070

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $28,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,283

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $34,801 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Class II trailer hitch 700          
Cargo cover 200          
Universal garage door opener 325          
Running boards 695 650 650 650 650 650
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
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    
Class II trailer hitch 600          
Cargo cover 152          
Universal garage door opener 270          
Running boards 560 605 605 605 605 605
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
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) 1,920 13,895 9,825 10,455 5,115 5,115
Options (change) 1,582 12,924 9,139 9,725 4,758 4,758
Destination 900 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $39,070 $67,090 $78,570 $74,065 $108,660 $115,810
Total Invoice $37,283 $62,465 $73,142 $68,666 $101,125 $107,774

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,626
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$39,070$67,090$78,570$74,065$108,660$115,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,745-6,420-6,145-7,620-8,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,070$64,345$72,150$67,920$101,040$107,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$3,575$36,695$43,195
Total Invoice$37,283$62,465$73,142$68,666$101,125$107,774
Adjustments for Features0-2,556-5,976-5,697-7,092-7,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,283$59,909$67,166$62,969$94,033$100,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,257$3,060$34,124$40,169

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150     
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
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
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  
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
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
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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
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 recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,895$11,570$11,295$12,770$13,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,745$6,420$6,145$7,620$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,556-5,976-5,697-7,092-7,696

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.8 in
Length185.1 in189.1 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft380.3 ft3

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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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested507571%
Total Not Requested211529%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested330073%
Total Not Requested120027%

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 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested330073%
Total Not Requested120027%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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