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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: $45,230

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,781

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 R-LineV6 ExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,690 $57,935 $37,855
Base Invoice $52,011 $55,096 $35,268
Class III trailer hitch 515    
Package 301A     2,250
AWD     2,000
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Class III trailer hitch 443    
Package 301A     1,913
AWD     1,820
Trailer Tow Package     484
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 515 0 6,550
Options (change) 443 0 5,688
Destination 910 910 825
Total Price $56,115 $58,845 $45,230
Total Invoice $53,364 $56,006 $41,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,592
Model Year201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 R-LineV6 ExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,115$58,845$45,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,115$57,170$43,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0
Total Invoice$53,364$56,006$41,781
Adjustments for Features0-1,594-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,364$54,412$39,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,048$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142012
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 R-LineV6 ExecutiveLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
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$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,770$7,445$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,594-2,009

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
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.4,731 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
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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