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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: $49,740

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,525

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $48,900
Base Invoice $40,196 $44,997
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 289
Cargo mat 100  
Running boards 595  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Technology Package   3,350
Adaptive cruise control   2,600
Class III trailer hitch   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   275
Tubular side steps   899
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo cover 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 225
Cargo mat 95  
Running boards 565  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Technology Package   2,959
Adaptive cruise control   2,296
Class III trailer hitch   442
Bluetooth cell phone link   243
Tubular side steps   759
Options (change) 6,655 7,913
Options (change) 6,334 6,924
Destination 995 750
Total Price $49,740 $57,563
Total Invoice $47,525 $52,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,269
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTouareg
TrimLimitedV8 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-19
Total Price$49,740$57,563
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,425$57,563
Total Invoice$47,525$52,671
Adjustments for Features-4,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,402$52,671

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182009
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$11,585$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182009
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

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