Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2009 Volkswagen Touareg Volkswagen Touareg 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,877

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $52,795
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $50,208
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
Options (change) 10,455 7,380 0
Options (change) 9,107 6,493 0
Destination 815 815 910
Total Price $42,885 $43,745 $53,705
Total Invoice $39,241 $40,209 $51,118

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Volkswagen Touareg dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,175
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
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, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/45-20
Total Price$42,885$43,745$53,705
Adjustments for Features0-850-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,895$48,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$39,241$40,209$51,118
Adjustments for Features0-781-4,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,241$39,428$46,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimEddie BauerLimitedWolfsburg Edition
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,125$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-4,702

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20092017
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

Return to top

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%
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%
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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.