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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: $47,590

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,471

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,900 $42,090 $53,940
Base Invoice $44,997 $40,196 $51,512
Technology Package 3,350    
All-weather floor mats 289 120 120
Class III trailer hitch 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Bluetooth cell phone link 275    
Tubular side steps 899    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Running boards   595 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Technology Package 2,959    
All-weather floor mats 225 114 114
Class III trailer hitch 442    
Adaptive cruise control 2,296    
Bluetooth cell phone link 243    
Tubular side steps 759    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Running boards   565 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 7,913 4,505 945
Options (change) 6,924 4,280 898
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $57,563 $47,590 $55,880
Total Invoice $52,671 $45,471 $53,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,230
Model Year200920182018
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,563$47,590$55,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,563$45,465$48,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,225
Total Invoice$52,671$45,471$53,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-6,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,671$43,441$46,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,092

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV8 FSILimitedPlatinum
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 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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 prevention, steering-based $200$200
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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
SD Card slot$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 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $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$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$8,120$10,245$15,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,030-6,872

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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 Weight5,087 lb.4,458 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 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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