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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: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $22,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $20,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $32,617 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Premium Navigation Package 1,020      
FWD 0      
Class II trailer hitch 500      
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,920 3,920  
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Proximity key   650 650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Premium Navigation Package 978      
FWD 0      
Class II trailer hitch 430      
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,646 3,646  
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Proximity key   605 605  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 1,520 10,275 10,275 1,665
Options (change) 1,408 9,558 9,558 1,549
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $36,315 $58,990 $70,650 $99,840
Total Invoice $34,845 $54,928 $65,772 $92,917

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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: $19,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,434
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSELML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$36,315$58,990$70,650$99,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,845-5,195-10,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$56,145$65,455$88,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,310$32,700
Total Invoice$34,845$54,928$65,772$92,917
Adjustments for Features0-2,649-4,836-10,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$52,279$60,936$82,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,657$30,405

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

Model Year2012201420142014
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
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   
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 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,745$9,095$14,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845$5,195$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,649-4,836-10,233

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

Model Year20122014
ModelTiguanM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.8 in
Length174.5 in189.1 in
Width71.2 in75.2 in
Height65.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,752 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft371.0 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 M-Class ML350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested164079%
Total Not Requested42521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested164079%
Total Not Requested42521%

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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