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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: $45,555

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,937

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $35,268
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
Class III trailer hitch 500 500 500  
Lux Package 2,900   2,900  
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 75
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Trailer Tow Package       570
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Cargo cover       135
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
Class III trailer hitch 442 442 442  
Lux Package 2,561   2,561  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 64
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243  
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 2,296 2,296  
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Trailer Tow Package       484
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 9,914 7,014 9,914 6,875
Options (change) 8,726 6,165 8,726 5,844
Destination 750 750 750 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $49,964 $56,664 $52,314 $45,555
Total Invoice $45,679 $51,912 $47,735 $41,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,348
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 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)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17255/50-20
Total Price$49,964$56,664$52,314$45,555
Adjustments for Features0-8500-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,964$55,814$52,314$43,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0
Total Invoice$45,679$51,912$47,735$41,937
Adjustments for Features0-7790-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,679$51,133$47,735$40,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,454$2,056$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 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 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
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$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat $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-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,935$7,785$6,935$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$0$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7790-1,606

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,558 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 VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested215051%
Total Not Requested202549%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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