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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: $44,910

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,465

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,945 $37,535
Base Invoice $41,792 $34,952
Class III trailer hitch 515  
Executive Package 11,730  
Package 301A   2,250
AWD   2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Class III trailer hitch 443  
Executive Package 11,156  
Package 301A   1,913
AWD   1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 12,245 6,550
Options (change) 11,599 5,688
Destination 875 825
Total Price $57,065 $44,910
Total Invoice $54,266 $41,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,747
Model Year20132011
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,065$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,065$43,885
Total Invoice$54,266$41,465
Adjustments for Features0-946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,266$40,519

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelTouaregExplorer
TrimVR6 FSILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,045$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-946

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
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.4,752 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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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 wheel100No
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 Requested400069%
Total Not Requested176531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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