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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: $41,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,788

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $37,855
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $35,268
V8 Package 2 5,260    
Class III trailer hitch 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75
Tire-pressure monitor 450    
Trailer Tow Package     570
Cargo cover     135
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
V8 Package 2 4,645    
Class III trailer hitch 442 442  
All-weather floor mats 199 199 64
Tire-pressure monitor 398    
Trailer Tow Package     484
Cargo cover     115
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 6,459 749 3,170
Options (change) 5,684 641 2,695
Destination 670 670 825
Total Price $51,879 $69,169 $41,850
Total Invoice $46,962 $62,696 $38,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,314
Model Year200620062012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,879$69,169$41,850
Adjustments for Features-950-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,929$65,444$41,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,515$0
Total Invoice$46,962$62,696$38,788
Adjustments for Features-860-3,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,102$59,320$38,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,218$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Total Value of Features$7,705$10,480$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-860-3,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length187.2 in197.1 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested137550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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