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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: $45,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,459

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,843

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $44,997 $35,528 $38,862
Technology Package 3,350    
Class III trailer hitch 500    
All-weather floor mats 289 75 75
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 1,150 1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 301A   2,600  
Rear bumper protector   85 85
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,130
Technology Package 2,959    
Class III trailer hitch 442    
All-weather floor mats 225 66 66
Bluetooth cell phone link 243    
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 1,004 1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Package 301A   2,269  
Rear bumper protector   74 74
Cargo cover   118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,604
Options (change) 7,014 6,210 7,740
Options (change) 6,165 5,420 6,755
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $56,664 $45,205 $50,310
Total Invoice $51,912 $41,843 $46,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,895
Model Year200920142014
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,664$45,205$50,310
Adjustments for Features-1900-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,474$45,205$48,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005
Total Invoice$51,912$41,843$46,512
Adjustments for Features-1740-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,738$41,843$44,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,728

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920142014
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
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
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$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  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,295$8,105$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1740-1,941

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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

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
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
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 alert200No
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?
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
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
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 Requested175055%
Total Not Requested145045%

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