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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: $40,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Third-row seat 500                
Universal garage door opener 325                
Cargo net 100                
Cargo cover 200                
Larger rear spoiler 550                
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Third-row 2-person bench   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Third-row seat 430                
Universal garage door opener 270                
Cargo net 80                
Cargo cover 152                
Larger rear spoiler 450                
Autopilot Convenience Features   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 1,675 15,250 15,250 15,250 15,250 16,250 15,250 15,250 16,250
Options (change) 1,382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 900 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $38,825 $78,950 $83,950 $88,950 $93,950 $114,950 $91,950 $96,950 $117,950

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,322
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$38,825$78,950$83,950$88,950$93,950$114,950$91,950$96,950$117,950
Adjustments for Features0-895-2,620-895-2,620-2,995-895-2,620-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,825$78,055$81,330$88,055$91,330$111,955$91,055$94,330$114,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelTiguanModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100        
Heated steering wheel$100        
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Remote start$150        
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$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$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200        
Pedestrian detection$50        
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25        
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$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$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250        
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Larger rear spoiler$200        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100        
Apple CarPlay support$100        
Aux input$50        
CD player$125        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirrorlink support$0        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
SMS text-to-speech reader$25        
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200        
Traffic + travel information$25        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$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$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000        
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Manual recliner, second row seats$75        
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100        
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$9,240$10,135$11,860$10,135$11,860$12,235$10,135$11,860$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895$2,620$895$2,620$2,995$895$2,620$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0711976317616461170160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182016
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 70

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 70D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 85

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 85D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 P85D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 90

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 90D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
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 P90D

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%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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