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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: $40,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,419

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $43,945
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $41,792
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class III trailer hitch     515
Executive Package     11,730
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Class III trailer hitch     443
Executive Package     11,156
Options (change) 10,755 7,470 12,245
Options (change) 9,361 6,570 11,599
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $40,785 $40,650 $57,065
Total Invoice $37,419 $37,533 $54,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,585
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/50-19
Total Price$40,785$40,650$57,065
Adjustments for Features00-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,785$40,650$53,635
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$37,419$37,533$54,266
Adjustments for Features00-3,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,419$37,533$51,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Exterior 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,325$9,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,262

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,711 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
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%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested207536%
Total Not Requested369064%

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