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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: $38,725

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $40,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $69,900 $93,400
Third-row seat 500    
Cargo cover 200 250 250
Universal garage door opener 325    
Larger rear spoiler 550    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Third-row 2-person bench   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Fog lights   500 500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Third-row seat 430    
Cargo cover 152 0 0
Universal garage door opener 270    
Larger rear spoiler 450    
Tech Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Fog lights   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Options (change) 1,575 15,750 15,750
Options (change) 1,302 0 0
Destination 900 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,725 $79,320 $102,820

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,933
Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$38,725$79,320$102,820
Adjustments for Features-4,6050-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$79,320$100,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,475

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820142014
ModelTiguanModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $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
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,840$5,235$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4000125

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182014
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.4,648 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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