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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: $34,745

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,390

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $14,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimXLTV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $48,900
Base Invoice $27,404 $44,997
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 289
AWD 2,320  
Class III trailer hitch   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 225
AWD 2,112  
Class III trailer hitch   442
Bluetooth cell phone link   243
Options (change) 4,650 1,064
Options (change) 4,171 910
Destination 815 750
Total Price $34,745 $50,714
Total Invoice $32,390 $46,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,238
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimXLTV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16275/45-19
Total Price$34,745$50,714
Adjustments for Features0-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$43,074
Total Invoice$32,390$46,657
Adjustments for Features0-7,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,390$39,628

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimXLTV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,005$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,029

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%

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%

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