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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $45,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,975 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Navigation Package 1,020      
FWD 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Premium Navigation Package 978      
FWD 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,020 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 978 0 0 0
Destination 820 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,815 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,396
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,815$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-5,495-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$76,755$95,505$126,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
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  
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   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
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   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,955$10,700$11,450$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$5,495$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0367343319

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in116.5 in
Length174.5 in196.0 in
Width71.2 in77.3 in
Height65.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%

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