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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: $54,120

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,424

Volkswagen Touareg V8   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,110 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,607 $50,587
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Class III trailer hitch 500  
Package #2 4,600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,500  
Navigation Plus Package 3,350  
Xenon HID headlights 850  
Wheel-lip moldings 499  
Cargo cover   130
All-weather floor mats 199 71
Class III trailer hitch 442  
Package #2 4,062  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,325  
Navigation Plus Package 2,959  
Xenon HID headlights 751  
Wheel-lip moldings 399  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,548 205
Options (change) 10,137 195
Destination 680 945
Total Price $55,338 $54,120
Total Invoice $50,424 $51,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,282
Model Year20072016
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$55,338$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,338$47,230
Total Invoice$50,424$51,727
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,424$45,142

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimV8Platinum
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
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$7,330$14,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,585

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
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 Weight5,254 lb.4,890 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

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested317593%
Total Not Requested2507%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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