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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: $42,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $52,050 $54,690 $57,935
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $49,500 $52,011 $55,096
Convenience Package 995        
Third-row seat 875        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310      
Sunroof 850 850      
AWD 2,320 2,320      
255/50R20 1,325 630      
Class III trailer hitch       515  
Convenience Package 846        
Third-row seat 744        
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192      
Sunroof 723 723      
AWD 2,112 2,112      
255/50R20 1,127 536      
Class III trailer hitch       443  
Options (change) 10,455 7,380 0 515 0
Options (change) 9,107 6,493 0 443 0
Destination 815 815 910 910 910
Total Price $42,885 $43,745 $52,960 $56,115 $58,845
Total Invoice $39,241 $40,209 $50,410 $53,364 $56,006

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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: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,656
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$42,885$43,745$52,960$56,115$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,640-2,365-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,895$50,320$53,750$54,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$3,430$4,485
Total Invoice$39,241$40,209$50,410$53,364$56,006
Adjustments for Features0-781-2,513-2,249-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,241$39,428$47,897$51,115$52,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0$3,218$4,264

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV6 LuxV6 R-LineV6 Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,575$9,365$9,090$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,640$2,365$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-2,513-2,249-3,845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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