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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,900

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelTiguanTiguanXterra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,635 $33,975 $27,560
Base Invoice $27,490 $32,617 $25,826
Class II trailer hitch 500 500  
FWD   0  
Side curtain airbags     700
Class III trailer hitch     455
Floor mats     115
iPod integration     290
Class II trailer hitch 430 430  
FWD   0  
Side curtain airbags     607
Class III trailer hitch     360
Floor mats     83
iPod integration     243
Options (change) 500 500 1,560
Options (change) 430 430 1,293
Destination 820 820 780
Total Price $29,955 $35,295 $29,900
Total Invoice $28,740 $33,867 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78
Model Year201220122008
ModelTiguanTiguanXterra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4200hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19265/65-17
Total Price$29,955$35,295$29,900
Adjustments for Features-795-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$29,700$29,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0
Total Invoice$28,740$33,867$27,899
Adjustments for Features-763-5,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,977$28,498$27,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$521$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122008
ModelTiguanTiguanXterra
TrimSESELSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails$250$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50  
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$9,015$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-5,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in178.7 in
Width71.2 in72.8 in
Height65.6 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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