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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: $47,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,730

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $48,390
Base Invoice $40,196 $44,510
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 249
Cargo mat 100  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technologie Package   3,350
Lux Plus Package   3,400
Class III trailer hitch   500
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo cover 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 199
Cargo mat 95  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Technologie Package   2,959
Lux Plus Package   3,002
Class III trailer hitch   442
Options (change) 4,765 7,499
Options (change) 4,539 6,602
Destination 995 690
Total Price $47,850 $56,579
Total Invoice $45,730 $51,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,585
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-19
Total Price$47,850$56,579
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$56,579
Total Invoice$45,730$51,802
Adjustments for Features-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,217$51,802

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
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
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Manual recliner, 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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$10,185$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in187.2 in
Width78.9 in75.9 in
Height70.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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 net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%

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