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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: $38,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,305

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,390 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $44,510 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 500    
All-weather floor mats 249 75 75
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Class III trailer hitch 442    
All-weather floor mats 199 64 64
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 749 5,825 4,830
Options (change) 641 5,171 4,325
Destination 690 815 815
Total Price $49,829 $38,255 $41,195
Total Invoice $45,841 $35,305 $38,041

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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: $9,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,172
Model Year200820092009
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$49,829$38,255$41,195
Adjustments for Features-2,5700-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,259$38,255$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990
Total Invoice$45,841$35,305$38,041
Adjustments for Features-2,3640-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,477$35,305$36,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIEddie 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 
AC power outlet$100  
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,395$5,825$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3640-1,801

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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 Weight5,300 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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