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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: $48,190

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,607

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $43,945
Base Invoice $38,027 $41,792
Package 402A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class III trailer hitch   515
Executive Package   11,730
Package 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Class III trailer hitch   443
Executive Package   11,156
Options (change) 6,515 12,245
Options (change) 5,685 11,599
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,190 $57,065
Total Invoice $44,607 $54,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,061
Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/50-19
Total Price$48,190$57,065
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$57,065
Total Invoice$44,607$54,266
Adjustments for Features-1,4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,205$54,266

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132013
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportVR6 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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
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 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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
Stowable third row seats$600 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,120$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested400069%
Total Not Requested176531%

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