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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,825

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Third-row seat 500      
Universal garage door opener 325      
Cargo net 100      
Cargo cover 200      
Larger rear spoiler 550      
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Third-row 2-person bench   4,000 4,000 4,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Third-row seat 430      
Universal garage door opener 270      
Cargo net 80      
Cargo cover 152      
Larger rear spoiler 450      
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,675 12,000 12,000 12,000
Options (change) 1,382 0 0 0
Destination 900 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,825 $90,500 $110,000 $142,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,249
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$38,825$90,500$110,000$142,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,920-2,670-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,825$88,580$107,330$138,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Backup collision intervention$150   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$9,340$11,260$12,010$13,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920$2,670$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0134153174

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in116.5 in
Length185.1 in196.0 in
Width72.4 in77.3 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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