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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: $47,560

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,717

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedWolfsburg EditionExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $52,795 $60,195
Base Invoice $34,952 $50,208 $57,247
Package 302A 4,305    
AWD 2,000    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Cargo cover 135    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Package 302A 3,659    
AWD 1,820    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Cargo cover 115    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Options (change) 9,200 0 0
Options (change) 7,940 0 0
Destination 825 910 910
Total Price $47,560 $53,705 $61,105
Total Invoice $43,717 $51,118 $58,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,895
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedWolfsburg EditionExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-20275/40-21
Total Price$47,560$53,705$61,105
Adjustments for Features-1,6250-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,935$53,705$59,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,075
Total Invoice$43,717$51,118$58,157
Adjustments for Features-1,4940-1,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,223$51,118$56,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,778

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedWolfsburg EditionExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals $75$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,845$7,220$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4940-1,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.9 in
Length197.1 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,696 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested292574%
Total Not Requested105026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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