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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: $40,650

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,419

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $16,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,945 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,792 $27,273 $30,178
Executive Package 11,730    
Class III trailer hitch 515    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Executive Package 11,156    
Class III trailer hitch 443    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 12,245 10,755 7,470
Options (change) 11,599 9,361 6,570
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $57,065 $40,785 $40,650
Total Invoice $54,266 $37,419 $37,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,585
Model Year201320082008
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,065$40,785$40,650
Adjustments for Features-3,43000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,635$40,785$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$54,266$37,419$37,533
Adjustments for Features-3,26200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,004$37,419$37,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
ModelTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimVR6 FSIEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,755$6,325$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,26200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
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 sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207536%
Total Not Requested369064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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