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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: $45,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,135

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $39,800 $50,839
V8 Package 4 11,410      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 120 120
Class III trailer hitch 500 500    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570  
Cargo mat     100 100
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
V8 Package 4 10,075      
All-weather floor mats 199 199 114 114
Class III trailer hitch 442 442    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542  
Cargo mat     95 95
Cargo cover     124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 12,159 749 2,515 350
Options (change) 10,716 641 2,390 333
Destination 670 670 945 945
Total Price $57,579 $69,169 $45,135 $54,530
Total Invoice $51,994 $62,696 $43,135 $52,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,502
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,579$69,169$45,135$54,530
Adjustments for Features-395-5200-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,184$68,649$45,135$48,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,465$0$3,030
Total Invoice$51,994$62,696$43,135$52,117
Adjustments for Features-357-4710-6,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,637$62,225$43,135$46,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,588$0$2,899

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V10 TDILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,940$10,065$9,545$15,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$395$520$0$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-357-4710-6,083

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062017
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length187.2 in198.3 in
Width75.9 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Special interior trim0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested272549%
Total Not Requested285051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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