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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: $45,765

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,733

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $58,700 $62,200 $66,995
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $55,825 $59,153 $63,713
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570        
Adaptive cruise control 1,150        
Rear bumper protector 75 75      
Cargo cover 130 130      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Driver Assistance Package     2,500 2,500  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542        
Adaptive cruise control 1,094        
Rear bumper protector 71 71      
Cargo cover 124 124      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515        
Driver Assistance Package     2,150 2,150  
Options (change) 3,520 205 2,500 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,346 195 2,150 2,150 0
Destination 945 945 910 910 910
Total Price $45,765 $54,120 $62,110 $65,610 $67,905
Total Invoice $43,733 $51,727 $58,885 $62,213 $64,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,147
Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12620, 10620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$45,765$54,120$62,110$65,610$67,905
Adjustments for Features0-5,865-1,060-1,060-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,765$48,255$61,050$64,550$66,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$0$3,500$5,670
Total Invoice$43,733$51,727$58,885$62,213$64,623
Adjustments for Features0-5,606-1,005-1,005-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,733$46,121$57,880$61,208$63,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,388$0$3,328$5,615

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162016201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start$150$150   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key$5$5   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Tow hook(s), front $40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,920$13,785$8,980$8,980$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,865$1,060$1,060$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,606-1,005-1,005-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.9 in
Length198.3 in188.8 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height70.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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