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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: $45,480

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,467

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $43,375 $46,875 $61,410
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $41,251 $44,579 $58,400
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570        
Cargo cover 130 130      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695        
Class III trailer hitch     515 515 515
Executive Package     11,720 11,720  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542        
Cargo cover 124 124      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610        
Class III trailer hitch     445 445 445
Executive Package     11,145 11,145  
Options (change) 2,395 130 12,235 12,235 515
Options (change) 2,276 124 11,590 11,590 445
Destination 995 995 870 870 870
Total Price $45,480 $55,065 $56,480 $59,980 $62,795
Total Invoice $43,467 $52,631 $53,711 $57,039 $59,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,880
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$45,480$55,065$56,480$59,980$62,795
Adjustments for Features-665-7,40500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$47,660$56,480$59,980$62,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$3,500$6,265
Total Invoice$43,467$52,631$53,711$57,039$59,715
Adjustments for Features-636-7,07800-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,831$45,553$53,711$57,039$59,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,722$0$3,328$5,956

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 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   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
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
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Curve control$50$50   
Forward collision warning $200   
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   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Safety key$5$5   
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   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
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
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
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   
Total Value of Features$7,795$14,535$7,130$7,130$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$7,405$0$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-636-7,07800-48

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182012
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.4,712 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 VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested495086%
Total Not Requested81514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested495086%
Total Not Requested81514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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