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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,070

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,157

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,750 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $40,608 $31,044 $33,774
Class III trailer hitch 500    
Tire-pressure monitor 450    
All-weather floor mats 249 75 75
CD changer, remote 499    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Class III trailer hitch 442    
Tire-pressure monitor 398    
All-weather floor mats 199 64 64
CD changer, remote 340    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 1,698 5,975 3,980
Options (change) 1,379 5,298 3,602
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $47,118 $40,070 $41,075
Total Invoice $42,657 $37,157 $38,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year200620102010
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,118$40,070$41,075
Adjustments for Features0-135-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,118$39,935$40,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130
Total Invoice$42,657$37,157$38,191
Adjustments for Features0-125-939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,657$37,032$37,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$220

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,645$6,780$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-125-939

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length187.2 in193.4 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,300 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205074%
Total Not Requested72526%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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