Yes, it is 10k difference IF you look at FINANCE, and that is FINANCE ONLY because Hyundai offers 0% interest. what if it is LEASE (which, in fact is very popular among car buyers).
VW Tiguan Highline w/ Tech package
MSRP with Frieght: $42,580
Lease with $0 down and 48 months (20k km/year) : $562.14 w/o tax
Total cost for 4 years: $26982.72
Hyundai Tucson Limited w/ Navi
MSRP with Freight: $36,009
Lease with $0 down and 48 months (20k km/year) : $531.95 w/o tax
Total cost for 4 years: $25533.60
leasing is popular, but i think more people prefer to finance.
yes, the difference is "only" $30/month, however, at the end of 48 months, then what??...you either get a new unit and continue paying $600+ month for a vehicle, or perhaps you might want to purchase the unit so you no longer have a monthly payment (or at least a smaller one)...the VW will be out of warranty, the Hyundai won't be...as well, the higher upfront cost will simply be owed on the balance if you buy it out, so you can't avoid paying the higher cost, you are simply deferring it.
Hmm let's see, leasing for 4 years, $1449.12 difference. And remember, there is a big lease market here in Canada. And when you come to think about it, $30 more a month gets you a Loaded Tiguan compared to the Tucson (which according to another poster, Tiguan also is considered to be a larger class than the Tucson).
the Tiguan and Tuscon are in the same class, not sure what you mean here.
See, you made it sound like a BIG difference is because Hyundai offers 0% finance, the 10k difference is due mainly to the interest you have to pay with VW(which you selected 60months, with the highest possible interest with the VW).
no, VW offers 1.9% on 60 months, Hyundai offers 0%, so they are comparable...where they do get silly is on 72 months, where VW was at 8.1%, but Hyundai is only 1.9% (that made the difference around $20k).
And yes, cash purchase price Tiguan is $40k+ for Navi model, but remember, that model has a LOT more than the Tucson. Is there a Tucson with memory seats? NO. Electric folding mirror with 'curb view'? NO. Rain sensor? NO. Soft touch? NO. Ambient lighting? Electronic Park Brake? NO. NO. The "Euro feel"(subjective)? NO.
I also have the Audi A4 Premium, and it also has exact same features as the Tiguan, actually the Tiguan has more features.
you better get some of those "premium features in the Tiguan, it's a lot more money.
And no offence, but that leather seats in the Tucson is no where near the quality of the VW ones, the leather in the Genesis coupe is nice, but that's a different story.
actually, you are wrong...most cars use "leatherette" in there base cars, unless you pay extra (BMW and Mercedes call it "Artico Leather")...Hyundai uses real soft quality leather in their Limited models (yes, even the Elantra)...in fact, it is just as soft as the $1500 optional leather i experienced in the C300 MB.
Next time if you go car shopping, look at those welding spots on door/window frame of the Hyundai, and then go look at VW with their single piece door frame. Look at the B-Pillar thickness, look at the headliner, look at the interior plastic. I can tell you most people will say all those nicer stuff in the VW is worth the extra $30/month lease. If you finance, yes it might not worth the 10k, but for people who lease or cash, they might realize the true value of the Tiguan with the minimal price difference.
if you are talking about door pillars, welds, etc...you don't know what you are talking about...the plants that make all of Hyundai's newest products (Tuscon, Elantra and Sonata) are among the most advanced manufacturing facilities on the planet...all of their new vehicles are 5 star safety rated and all safety features come standard on all trims...as well, their paint process is virtually identical to what MB uses at their facility...yes, their process is that good...Hyundai has invested BILLIONS into their vehicles (design, production, etc) and their continued success is the reward for their hard work.
FYI, I paid 38k plus tax for Highline Tiguan with Sport package (which includes adaptive xenon, 18", and aluminum roof rail). There are just so many features on the Tiguan that is not available even on the loaded Tucson. As to 38k Tiguan (w/quality material and high end features similar to the Audi class + leather) or 35k Tucson (for just leather/navi + standard features similar to the 24k Tucson), and especially when leasing only cost $30/month more. Is Tucson really the value? I wonder...
we'll see...in 4 years when your lease is up, you will have to decide...pay $22k and buy it (now out of warranty), go lease another one and continue paying $600/month, or do without and take the bus.
