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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: $47,720

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,594

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $53,940 $60,185 $63,685
Base Invoice $40,196 $51,512 $57,196 $60,524
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Package 301A 2,240      
Cargo cover 130 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Package 301A 2,127      
Cargo cover 124 124    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Options (change) 4,635 130 0 0
Options (change) 4,403 124 0 0
Destination 995 995 910 910
Total Price $47,720 $55,065 $61,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $45,594 $52,631 $58,106 $61,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,052
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6280hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/40-21275/40-21
Total Price$47,720$55,065$61,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features-565-4,63000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,155$50,435$61,095$64,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,280$0$3,500
Total Invoice$45,594$52,631$58,106$61,434
Adjustments for Features-540-4,42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,054$48,206$58,106$61,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,152$0$3,328

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelExplorerExplorerTouaregTouareg
TrimLimitedPlatinumV6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
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$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
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
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $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$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$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$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power release, second row seats  $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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,295$12,360$7,730$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$4,630$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-4,42500

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182016
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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested147552%

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