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

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,730

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $25,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $23,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,990 $48,400 $61,350
Base Invoice $28,680 $45,012 $57,056
Navigation system 1,990    
Premium 2 Package   7,500 4,550
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Rear spoiler   350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Navigation system 1,758    
Premium 2 Package   6,975 4,232
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Rear spoiler   326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 1,990 9,340 5,270
Options (change) 1,758 8,687 4,902
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $33,730 $58,735 $67,615
Total Invoice $31,188 $54,694 $62,953

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,385
Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,730$58,735$67,615
Adjustments for Features0-9,795-10,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,730$48,940$56,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,815
Total Invoice$31,188$54,694$62,953
Adjustments for Features0-9,121-10,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$45,573$52,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,269

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year200920182018
ModelTiguanSLCSLC
TrimSELSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,350$15,145$16,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,795$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,121-10,111

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20092018
ModelTiguanSLC
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.5 in95.7 in
Length174.3 in162.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested129041%
Total Not Requested185059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested129047%
Total Not Requested147553%

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