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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: $49,415

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,677

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $48,900
Base Invoice $38,027 $44,997
Package 402A 4,130  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 289
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   3,350
Class III trailer hitch   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
Package 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 66 225
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 2,296
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Technology Package   2,959
Class III trailer hitch   442
Bluetooth cell phone link   243
Options (change) 7,740 7,014
Options (change) 6,755 6,165
Destination 895 750
Total Price $49,415 $56,664
Total Invoice $45,677 $51,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,159
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,001
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-19
Total Price$49,415$56,664
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$56,664
Total Invoice$45,677$51,912
Adjustments for Features-1,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,911$51,912

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportV8 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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
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$9,955$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,921 lb.5,300 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%
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 V8 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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

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