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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,866

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $57,935 $61,435 $64,745
Base Invoice $35,025 $55,096 $58,424 $61,572
Package 402A 3,100      
Navigation system 1,550      
Package 402A 2,697      
Navigation system 1,349      
Options (change) 4,650 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,046 0 0 0
Destination 795 910 910 910
Total Price $43,600 $58,845 $62,345 $65,655
Total Invoice $39,866 $56,006 $59,334 $62,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,109
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$43,600$58,845$62,345$65,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,185-3,185-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$55,660$59,160$62,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$6,760
Total Invoice$39,866$56,006$59,334$62,482
Adjustments for Features0-3,031-3,031-3,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,866$52,975$56,303$59,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,328$6,428

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelTaurusTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSHOV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $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   
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75  $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 release, second row seats $50$50$50
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$6,545$9,730$9,730$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,185$3,185$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,031-3,031-3,079

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122014
ModelTaurusTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.9 in
Length202.9 in188.8 in
Width76.2 in76.4 in
Height60.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.170.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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