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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: $44,055

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,839

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $35,528 $38,862
Technology Package 5,200 5,200    
Lux Limited Package 5,100 5,100    
Class III trailer hitch 500 500    
All-weather floor mats 289 289 75 75
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 4,592 4,592    
Lux Limited Package 4,504 4,504    
Class III trailer hitch 442 442    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 66 66
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) 11,089 11,089 5,060 6,590
Options (change) 9,763 9,763 4,416 5,751
Destination 800 800 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0 0
Total Price $52,739 $55,089 $44,055 $49,160
Total Invoice $48,187 $50,243 $40,839 $45,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDILimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20275/40-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,739$55,089$44,055$49,160
Adjustments for Features00-35-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,739$55,089$44,020$47,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0$3,005
Total Invoice$48,187$50,243$40,839$45,508
Adjustments for Features00-32-1,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,187$50,243$40,807$43,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,056$0$2,725

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Hill descent control$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$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 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,170$8,170$8,205$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$35$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments00-32-1,976

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
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 VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132556%
Total Not Requested105044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested120056%
Total Not Requested92544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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 seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested170053%
Total Not Requested150047%

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