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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: $43,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,025

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,110 $43,110 $59,140 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,035 $39,607 $54,267 $35,268
Navigation Plus Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 75
Package #2 4,600 4,600 4,600  
Wheel-lip moldings 499 499 499  
Trailer Tow Package       570
Package 301A       2,250
Cargo cover       135
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Navigation Plus Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,325 1,325 1,325  
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442  
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 64
Package #2 4,062 4,062 4,062  
Wheel-lip moldings 399 399 399  
Trailer Tow Package       484
Package 301A       1,913
Cargo cover       115
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 10,698 10,698 10,698 4,625
Options (change) 9,386 9,386 9,386 3,932
Destination 680 680 680 825
Total Price $49,488 $54,488 $70,518 $43,305
Total Invoice $45,101 $49,673 $64,333 $40,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,757
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,488$54,488$70,518$43,305
Adjustments for Features-350-500-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,138$53,988$67,818$43,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$18,680$0
Total Invoice$45,101$49,673$64,333$40,025
Adjustments for Features-319-456-2,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,782$49,217$61,870$40,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,435$17,088$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player   $125
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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$25 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Total Value of Features$7,655$7,805$10,005$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$500$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-456-2,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
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 Weight5,169 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 V6

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
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 seat100Yes
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 liftgate300Yes
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
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 seat100Yes
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 liftgate300Yes
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
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 seat100Yes
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 liftgate300Yes
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested82543%

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