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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: $39,965

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,722

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $48,390
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $44,510
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 249
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technologie Package     3,350
Class III trailer hitch     500
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 199
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technologie Package     2,959
Class III trailer hitch     442
Options (change) 9,935 7,150 4,099
Options (change) 8,664 6,298 3,600
Destination 785 785 690
Total Price $39,965 $40,330 $53,179
Total Invoice $36,722 $37,261 $48,800

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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: $9,919
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,054
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/45-19
Total Price$39,965$40,330$53,179
Adjustments for Features00-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$40,330$49,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,722$37,261$48,800
Adjustments for Features00-3,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,722$37,261$45,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,025$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,024

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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