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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: $41,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,465

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,110 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $39,607 $27,518 $29,578
Package #1 3,480    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,500    
Class III trailer hitch 500    
Navigation Plus Package 3,350    
Wheel-lip moldings 499    
Tubular side steps 799    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Package #1 3,072    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,325    
Class III trailer hitch 442    
Navigation Plus Package 2,959    
Wheel-lip moldings 399    
Tubular side steps 649    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 10,128 10,780 9,230
Options (change) 8,846 9,302 7,985
Destination 680 645 645
Total Price $53,918 $41,625 $42,390
Total Invoice $49,133 $37,465 $38,208

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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: $10,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,014
Model Year200720062006
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$53,918$41,625$42,390
Adjustments for Features-1,8150-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,103$41,625$42,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$49,133$37,465$38,208
Adjustments for Features-1,6540-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,479$37,465$38,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720062006
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 liftgate$350  
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 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
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 with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350 
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,665$5,850$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6540-135

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072006
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 Weight5,254 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
Volkswagen Touareg V8

Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested75028%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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