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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: $50,665

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,907

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $6,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSISport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,375 $43,100
Base Invoice $41,251 $40,191
Executive Package 11,720  
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Executive Package 11,145  
Class III trailer hitch 445  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Rear bumper protector   66
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 12,235 6,670
Options (change) 11,590 5,821
Destination 870 895
Total Price $56,480 $50,665
Total Invoice $53,711 $46,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,299
Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSISport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,480$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,480$49,050
Total Invoice$53,711$46,907
Adjustments for Features0-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,711$45,412

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSISport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,495

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in197.1 in
Width76.4 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,711 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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		32.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested410071%
Total Not Requested166529%

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?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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