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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,700

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $19,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,929

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $18,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $45,700 $56,750 $91,050
Base Invoice $28,680 $42,501 $52,778 $84,676
Navigation system 1,990      
Rear side airbags 350      
Class II trailer hitch 320      
Panoramic sunroof 1,300      
Lighting Package   970 970  
Premium 1 Package   3,950 3,950  
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750  
Class III trailer hitch   540 540 540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Heated front seats   740    
Navigation system 1,758      
Rear side airbags 310      
Class II trailer hitch 283      
Panoramic sunroof 1,148      
Lighting Package   902 902  
Premium 1 Package   3,674 5,534  
Leather seating surfaces   1,628 1,628  
Class III trailer hitch   502 502 502
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Heated front seats   688    
Options (change) 3,960 8,670 7,930 540
Options (change) 3,499 8,064 9,236 502
Destination 750 875 875 875
Total Price $35,700 $55,245 $65,555 $92,465
Total Invoice $32,929 $51,440 $62,889 $86,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,351
Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 880, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20
Total Price$35,700$55,245$65,555$92,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,320-4,370-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,700$52,925$61,185$84,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,260$31,595
Total Invoice$32,929$51,440$62,889$86,053
Adjustments for Features0-2,160-4,192-7,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,929$49,280$58,697$78,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,417$29,379

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

Model Year2009201020102010
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Leather door panel trim   $250
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   
Metal pedals   $75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,845$8,895$12,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,320$4,370$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,160-4,192-7,394

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

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.7 in
Length174.3 in188.5 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested141555%
Total Not Requested115045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested141555%
Total Not Requested115045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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

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