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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: $45,230

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,781

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,945
Base Invoice $35,268 $41,792
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch   515
Executive Package   11,730
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Class III trailer hitch   443
Executive Package   11,156
Options (change) 6,550 12,245
Options (change) 5,688 11,599
Destination 825 875
Total Price $45,230 $57,065
Total Invoice $41,781 $54,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,455
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-19
Total Price$45,230$57,065
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,180$57,065
Total Invoice$41,781$54,266
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,811$54,266

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 release, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$7,095$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,711 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 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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested400069%
Total Not Requested176531%

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