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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,990 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $11,490 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,997 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $10,714 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | V6 TDI | V6 TSI Hybrid | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $43,375 | $46,875 | $61,410 | $41,675 | $53,235 |
| Base Invoice | $41,251 | $44,579 | $58,400 | $39,800 | $50,839 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 515 | 515 | 515 | ||
| Executive Package | 11,720 | 11,720 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 570 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | |||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | 445 | 445 | 445 | ||
| Executive Package | 11,145 | 11,145 | |||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 542 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | |||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,235 | 12,235 | 515 | 2,370 | 205 |
| Options (change) | 11,590 | 11,590 | 445 | 2,252 | 195 |
| Destination | 870 | 870 | 870 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $56,480 | $59,980 | $62,795 | $44,990 | $54,385 |
| Total Invoice | $53,711 | $57,039 | $59,715 | $42,997 | $51,979 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,320 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,507 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | V6 TDI | V6 TSI Hybrid | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 280hp V6 | 225hp V6 D | 380hp V6 H | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 620, 12 | 620, 12 | ?, 8 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/45-20 | 275/45-20 | 265/50-19 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $56,480 | $59,980 | $62,795 | $44,990 | $54,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -50 | -830 | -7,345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,480 | $59,980 | $62,745 | $44,160 | $47,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,500 | $6,265 | $0 | $2,880 |
| Total Invoice | $53,711 | $57,039 | $59,715 | $42,997 | $51,979 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -48 | -793 | -7,020 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,711 | $57,039 | $59,667 | $42,204 | $44,959 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,328 | $5,956 | $0 | $2,755 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Touareg | Touareg | Touareg | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | VR6 FSI | V6 TDI | V6 TSI Hybrid | Limited | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,130 | $7,130 | $7,180 | $7,960 | $14,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $50 | $830 | $7,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -48 | -793 | -7,020 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | Touareg | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,712 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 275/45HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 4950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| 275/45HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 4950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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