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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: $33,870

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,669

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $48,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $44,997
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 289
Tubular side steps, bright finish   175  
Class III trailer hitch     500
Tubular side steps     899
CD changer, remote     99
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 225
Tubular side steps, bright finish   149  
Class III trailer hitch     442
Tubular side steps     759
CD changer, remote     70
Options (change) 4,765 3,235 1,787
Options (change) 4,144 2,844 1,496
Destination 735 735 750
Total Price $33,870 $35,085 $51,437
Total Invoice $31,669 $32,940 $47,243

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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: $11,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,274
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18275/45-19
Total Price$33,870$35,085$51,437
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,870$34,935$45,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,065$0
Total Invoice$31,669$32,940$47,243
Adjustments for Features0-141-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,669$32,799$41,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,900$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-5,300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in187.2 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.0 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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