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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: $45,290

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,925

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,390 $68,340 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $44,510 $62,785 $35,622 $40,191
Lux Plus Package 3,400 3,400    
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350    
Class III trailer hitch 500 500    
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75 75
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 1,150 1,150
Trailer Tow Package     570 570
Package 301A     2,600  
Rear bumper protector     75 75
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 401A       4,300
Lux Plus Package 3,002 3,002    
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959    
Class III trailer hitch 442 442    
All-weather floor mats 199 199 66 66
Adaptive cruise control 1,854 1,854 1,004 1,004
Trailer Tow Package     497 497
Package 301A     2,269  
Rear bumper protector     66 66
Cargo cover     114 114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Package 401A       3,752
Options (change) 9,599 9,599 6,195 7,895
Options (change) 8,456 8,456 5,408 6,891
Destination 690 690 895 895
Total Price $58,679 $78,629 $45,290 $51,890
Total Invoice $53,656 $71,931 $41,925 $47,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,137
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8310hp V10 D290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10620, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19275/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,679$78,629$45,290$51,890
Adjustments for Features-650-2,5250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,029$76,104$45,290$49,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,075$0$4,400
Total Invoice$53,656$71,931$41,925$47,977
Adjustments for Features-594-2,3100-2,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,062$69,621$41,925$45,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,559$0$4,018

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$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$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,605$10,480$7,955$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$2,525$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-594-2,3100-2,034

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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 Weight5,087 lb.4,535 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 FSI

Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Lux Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Dynaudio, 620W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested62542%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested105033%

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