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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,560

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $13,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,400

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $12,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTouaregExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV8 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $48,390 $27,490
Base Invoice $44,510 $25,606
Technologie Package 3,350  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
All-weather floor mats 249 75
4.6L V8   1,310
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Electronics Package   545
Class IV trailer hitch   225
4WD w/low range   2,520
Navigation system   1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
Sunroof   850
Satellite radio   195
Floor mats   65
Technologie Package 2,959  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
All-weather floor mats 199 47
4.6L V8   1,192
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Electronics Package   463
Class IV trailer hitch   192
4WD w/low range   2,294
Navigation system   1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
Sunroof   723
Satellite radio   166
Floor mats   47
Options (change) 4,099 11,285
Options (change) 3,600 10,009
Destination 690 785
Total Price $53,179 $39,560
Total Invoice $48,800 $36,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,491
Model Year20082008
ModelTouaregExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV8 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine350hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19235/65-18
Total Price$53,179$39,560
Adjustments for Features-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,919$39,560
Total Invoice$48,800$36,400
Adjustments for Features-3,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,891$36,400

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082008
ModelTouaregExplorer Sport Trac
TrimV8 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD w/low range$2200 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,085$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082008
ModelTouaregExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.4 in130.5 in
Length187.2 in210.2 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight5,300 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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