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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: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,419

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $53,950 $60,185
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $51,080 $57,196
Third-row seat 875 375    
Luxury Package 1,290      
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    
Third-row seat 744 319    
Luxury Package 1,097      
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    
Options (change) 10,755 7,470 0 0
Options (change) 9,361 6,570 0 0
Destination 785 785 910 910
Total Price $40,785 $40,650 $54,860 $61,095
Total Invoice $37,419 $37,533 $51,990 $58,106

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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: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,923
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/50-19275/40-21
Total Price$40,785$40,650$54,860$61,095
Adjustments for Features00-4,905-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,785$40,650$49,955$54,890
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0$4,935
Total Invoice$37,419$37,533$51,990$58,106
Adjustments for Features00-4,648-5,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,419$37,533$47,342$52,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0$4,863

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,475$11,380$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,905$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,648-5,901

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082016
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.4,696 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

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%
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%
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%

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