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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: $50,665

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,907

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,110 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,607 $40,191
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Navigation Plus Package 3,350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,500  
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Package #2 4,600  
Wheel-lip moldings 499  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 199 66
Navigation Plus Package 2,959  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,325  
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Package #2 4,062  
Wheel-lip moldings 399  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,698 6,670
Options (change) 9,386 5,821
Destination 680 895
Total Price $54,488 $50,665
Total Invoice $49,673 $46,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,872
Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,488$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,488$48,390
Total Invoice$49,673$46,907
Adjustments for Features0-2,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,673$44,801

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,530$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
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 Weight5,254 lb.4,921 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

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, power100Yes
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
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
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
Total Requested275080%
Total Not Requested67520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested180057%
Total Not Requested135043%

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