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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,345

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,438

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $52,795
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $50,208
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Sunroof 850 850  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Sunroof 723 723  
Options (change) 8,500 6,205 0
Options (change) 7,275 5,324 0
Destination 645 645 910
Total Price $39,345 $39,365 $53,705
Total Invoice $35,438 $35,547 $51,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,227
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17275/45-20
Total Price$39,345$39,365$53,705
Adjustments for Features00-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,345$39,365$46,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$35,438$35,547$51,118
Adjustments for Features00-6,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,438$35,547$44,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,025$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,453

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.9 in
Length193.4 in188.8 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,696 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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