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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: $39,070

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,283

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSEL PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $34,801 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Class II trailer hitch 700      
Cargo cover 200      
Universal garage door opener 325      
Running boards 695 670   0
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel   225 225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Class II trailer hitch 600      
Cargo cover 152      
Universal garage door opener 270      
Running boards 560 623   0
Class III trailer hitch   512 512 512
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel   209 209 209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 1,920 15,455 14,785 3,965
Options (change) 1,582 14,375 13,752 3,688
Destination 900 875 875 875
Total Price $39,070 $65,320 $73,250 $99,830
Total Invoice $37,283 $60,811 $68,186 $92,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,564
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSEL PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$39,070$65,320$73,250$99,830
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,110-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,070$63,210$71,140$93,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,930$30,035
Total Invoice$37,283$60,811$68,186$92,904
Adjustments for Features0-1,964-1,964-6,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,283$58,847$66,222$86,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,375$27,929

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTiguanM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimSEL PremiumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
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$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,700$8,810$8,810$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,110$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,964-1,964-6,128

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

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanM-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.8 in
Length185.1 in189.1 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,752 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft371.0 ft3

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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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202565%
Total Not Requested109035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202565%
Total Not Requested109035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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