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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,874

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $1,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,034

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanPriusPrius
TrimSEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,250 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $34,801 $27,744 $37,945
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 100 51 51
Universal garage door opener 325    
Advanced Technology Package   4,320  
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Floor mats   200 200
Remote start   529 529
Cargo cover 152    
Cargo net 80 35 35
Universal garage door opener 270    
Advanced Technology Package   3,863  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   127 127
Remote start   380 380
Options (change) 625 5,309 989
Options (change) 502 4,530 667
Destination 900 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $37,775 $35,874 $38,774
Total Invoice $36,203 $33,034 $36,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanPriusPrius
TrimSEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$37,775$35,874$38,774
Adjustments for Features-7,800-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,975$35,424$38,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$36,203$33,034$36,872
Adjustments for Features-7,475-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,728$32,620$36,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201820122012
ModelTiguanPriusPrius
TrimSEL PremiumFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app$25 $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$10,565$3,215$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,800$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,475-4140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in176.4 in
Width72.4 in68.7 in
Height66.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.0 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 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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