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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: $45,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,845

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $40,850
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,624
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 289
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Lux Limited Package   5,100
Technology Package   5,200
Class III trailer hitch   500
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Lux Limited Package   4,504
Technology Package   4,592
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 6,625 11,089
Options (change) 5,752 9,763
Destination 825 800
Total Price $45,305 $52,739
Total Invoice $41,845 $48,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,884
Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/40-20
Total Price$45,305$52,739
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,635$52,739
Total Invoice$41,845$48,187
Adjustments for Features-1,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,303$48,187

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Total Value of Features$8,930$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in187.2 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.5,086 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 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 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

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