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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,475

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $71,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,971

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $65,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,250 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $34,801 $96,395 $130,609
Universal garage door opener 325    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Adaptive cruise control   2,300 2,300
Wood trim     0
Universal garage door opener 270    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Adaptive cruise control   2,139 2,139
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 325 3,480 3,480
Options (change) 270 3,236 3,236
Destination 900 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $37,475 $109,305 $147,395
Total Invoice $35,971 $101,806 $137,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,705
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine184hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,475$109,305$147,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,655-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$101,650$138,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$35,971$101,806$137,320
Adjustments for Features0-7,130-8,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,971$94,676$129,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,534

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanSLSL
TrimSEL PremiumSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,375$19,030$20,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,655$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,130-8,110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.8 in100.8 in
Length185.1 in180.4 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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