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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: $35,545

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,070

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $9,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $29,280
Base Invoice $41,251 $27,404
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Third-row seat   875
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Third-row seat   744
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 515 5,450
Options (change) 445 4,851
Destination 870 815
Total Price $44,760 $35,545
Total Invoice $42,566 $33,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,301
Model Year20122010
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$44,760$35,545
Adjustments for Features-3,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,400$35,545
Total Invoice$42,566$33,070
Adjustments for Features-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,371$33,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,990$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in113.7 in
Length188.8 in193.4 in
Width76.4 in73.7 in
Height68.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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