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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: $51,815

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,911

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $60,195
Base Invoice $40,191 $57,247
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Cargo cover 114  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Options (change) 7,820 0
Options (change) 6,825 0
Destination 895 910
Total Price $51,815 $61,105
Total Invoice $47,911 $58,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,761
Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/40-21
Total Price$51,815$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,815$60,595
Total Invoice$47,911$58,157
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,911$57,672

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152017
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimSportExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $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
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $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$8,070$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20152017
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.4,696 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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