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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: $52,739

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $1,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,187

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $4,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,850 $44,350 $53,235
Base Invoice $37,624 $40,830 $50,839
Technology Package 5,200 5,200  
Lux Limited Package 5,100 5,100  
All-weather floor mats 289 289 120
Class III trailer hitch 500 500  
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo mat     100
Cargo cover     130
Technology Package 4,592 4,592  
Lux Limited Package 4,504 4,504  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 114
Class III trailer hitch 442 442  
Rear bumper protector     71
Cargo mat     95
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 11,089 11,089 425
Options (change) 9,763 9,763 404
Destination 800 800 945
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $52,739 $55,089 $54,605
Total Invoice $48,187 $50,243 $52,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,650
Model Year201020102017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20275/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,739$55,089$54,605
Adjustments for Features00-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,739$55,089$46,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$0
Total Invoice$48,187$50,243$52,188
Adjustments for Features00-7,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,187$50,243$44,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,056$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102017
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot$25$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$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$7,230$7,230$15,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,651

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102017
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 VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested59027%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested59027%
Lux Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
275/40HR20 tires400No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested197583%
Total Not Requested40017%

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