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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: $46,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,710

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $60,195
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $57,247
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Options (change) 4,170 205 0
Options (change) 3,965 195 0
Destination 945 945 910
Total Price $46,790 $54,385 $61,105
Total Invoice $44,710 $51,979 $58,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,714
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/40-21
Total Price$46,790$54,385$61,105
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$49,045$60,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,255$0
Total Invoice$44,710$51,979$58,157
Adjustments for Features0-5,104-733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,710$46,875$57,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,165$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumExecutive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Cornering lights  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,635$12,975$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,104-733

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20172017
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%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested37565%

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