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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: $49,340

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,611

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152013
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,170 $58,700 $40,780
Base Invoice $50,564 $55,825 $38,027
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 402A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Rear bumper protector     85
Cargo cover     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Driver Assistance Package 2,150 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Package 402A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Rear bumper protector     74
Cargo cover     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 7,665
Options (change) 2,150 2,150 6,689
Destination 910 910 895
Total Price $56,580 $62,110 $49,340
Total Invoice $53,624 $58,885 $45,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,928
Model Year201520152013
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,580$62,110$49,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,580$60,910$48,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$0
Total Invoice$53,624$58,885$45,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,138-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,624$57,747$44,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,123$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152013
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSport
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$9,180$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,138-915

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152013
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 Weight4,696 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Lux

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
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 Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

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