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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: $35,100

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $24,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,460

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $22,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSportSELML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,605 $34,500 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $31,239 $33,120 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Running boards 1,100 1,100 670 670 670 0
Class II trailer hitch 530 530        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package     4,030 4,030    
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720  
Proximity key     650 650    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Running boards 900 900 623 623 623 0
Class II trailer hitch 456 456        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package     3,748 3,748    
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670  
Proximity key     605 605    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 1,630 1,630 10,745 10,745 4,445 1,665
Options (change) 1,356 1,356 9,995 9,995 4,135 1,549
Destination 865 865 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,100 $36,995 $61,470 $59,970 $68,270 $100,990
Total Invoice $33,460 $35,341 $57,234 $55,839 $63,557 $93,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,252
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSportSELML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$35,100$36,995$61,470$59,970$68,270$100,990
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,885-2,185-5,085-10,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$36,995$57,585$57,785$63,185$90,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$200$5,600$33,020
Total Invoice$33,460$35,341$57,234$55,839$63,557$93,986
Adjustments for Features-950-3,617-2,034-4,734-9,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,365$35,341$53,617$53,805$58,823$84,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,976$0$188$5,206$30,704

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

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelTiguanTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSportSELML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 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
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $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
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 warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$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
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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
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$3,900$3,800$7,685$5,985$8,885$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,885$2,185$5,085$10,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-3,617-2,034-4,734-9,665

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

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,405 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

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
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%

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%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested44021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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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