sure, there will be a couple of features here and there (possibly on either model) that aren't on the other, but for the most part, my point stands.
go to vw.ca and build the Tiguan (i have)...the "base" Highline model is $37,775, but that doesn't include Navi/backup camera/Premium Audio like the Top model Tuscon offers, so you have to add that, which is an extra $3225 (called the technology package)...let's leave the "Sport Package" off then, so the Xenon headlights, 18" wheels and silver trim is not included...that still puts the vehicle at$41k, or $843.23/month for 60 months...compare that with a similarly equipped Tuscon at $680.62/month for 60 months...that Tiguan, which is similarly equipped (yes, i know it has a bit more power), but it also ends up costing you just shy of $10k more...the total cost for the Tiguan is 50,593.80 vs $40837.20 for the Tuscon...keep in mind, the price gap will get much higher with 72 months payment as VW's interest rate jumps to 8.1% compared to Hyundai's very reasonable 1.9%...in the 60 month examples, VW is 1.9% and Hyundai is 0%, so they are similar in that respect...and in the VW example, i didn't add the sport package, so the sport suspension, bi-xenon headlights etc are NOT included in this comparison...both vehicles offer the usual leather, navi, premium audio, back-up camera, AWD with the power in VW's advantage slightly (although, the 2.0T also requires premium fuel, increasing the cost of ownership as well)...look, i am not knocking the Tiguan, i like that vehicle, but for someone to criticize "a $35k Tuscon" simply shows they really don't know how good a value it truly is.
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
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).
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). As to why is there such a small difference in leasing. Well, cause Hyundai has low residual value. That also means low resale value for buyers when they want to sell their cars . So, IMO if you finance, Go with Hyundai. If you lease, I would definitely look at VW Tiguan.
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.
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. 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.
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...
