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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,070

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $39,300 $48,900 $42,800
Base Invoice $35,035 $36,203 $44,997 $39,409
Package 401A 2,000      
Navigation system 1,850      
All-weather floor mats 75 289 289 289
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 2,600 2,600 2,600
Technology Package   3,350 3,350 3,350
Lux Package   2,900   2,900
Bluetooth cell phone link   275 275 275
Package 401A 1,740      
Navigation system 1,610      
All-weather floor mats 65 225 225 225
Adaptive cruise control 1,040 2,296 2,296 2,296
Technology Package   2,959 2,959 2,959
Lux Package   2,561   2,561
Bluetooth cell phone link   243 243 243
Options (change) 5,120 9,414 6,514 9,414
Options (change) 4,455 8,284 5,723 8,284
Destination 795 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,150
Total Price $44,070 $49,464 $56,164 $51,814
Total Invoice $40,285 $45,237 $51,470 $47,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,972
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 11300, 11300, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17
Total Price$44,070$49,464$56,164$51,814
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-3,015-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,070$47,299$53,149$49,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,850$2,350
Total Invoice$40,285$45,237$51,470$47,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-2,763-1,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,285$43,257$48,707$45,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,450$2,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250   
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,280$7,445$8,295$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$3,015$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,980-2,763-1,976

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length202.9 in187.2 in
Width76.2 in75.9 in
Height60.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.5,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.171.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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