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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,650

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $20,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,917

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $19,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $49,300
Base Invoice $28,680 $45,849
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear side airbags 350  
Class II trailer hitch 320 540
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,070
AWD 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   670
Heated front seats   740
Roof rack   250
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear side airbags 310  
Class II trailer hitch 283 502
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 995
AWD 1,988  
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   623
Heated front seats   688
Roof rack   232
Options (change) 5,910 7,940
Options (change) 5,487 7,384
Destination 750 875
Total Price $37,650 $58,115
Total Invoice $34,917 $54,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,874
Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$37,650$58,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$56,700
Total Invoice$34,917$54,108
Adjustments for Features0-1,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,917$52,791

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

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanR-Class
TrimSELR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,340$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,317

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

Model Year20092010
ModelTiguanR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in126.6 in
Length174.3 in203.0 in
Width71.2 in75.7 in
Height66.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
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 Requested141559%
Total Not Requested100041%

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