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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: $46,790

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,710

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $58,700 $62,200 $66,995 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $55,825 $59,153 $63,713 $39,800 $50,839
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III       570  
Adaptive cruise control       1,150  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.       650  
Rear bumper protector       75 75
Cargo cover       130 130
Panoramic sunroof       1,595  
Driver Assistance Package 2,150 2,150      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III       542  
Adaptive cruise control       1,094  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.       619  
Rear bumper protector       71 71
Cargo cover       124 124
Panoramic sunroof       1,515  
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 0 4,170 205
Options (change) 2,150 2,150 0 3,965 195
Destination 910 910 910 945 945
Total Price $62,110 $65,610 $67,905 $46,790 $54,385
Total Invoice $58,885 $62,213 $64,623 $44,710 $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: $14,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,824
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 10620, 10620, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$62,110$65,610$67,905$46,790$54,385
Adjustments for Features-370-370-4950-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,740$65,240$67,410$46,790$49,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$5,670$0$2,255
Total Invoice$58,885$62,213$64,623$44,710$51,979
Adjustments for Features-351-351-4710-5,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,534$61,862$64,152$44,710$46,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$5,618$0$2,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
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
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
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  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Hill descent control$250$250$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
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
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
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$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
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$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$75$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$8,805$8,805$8,930$8,435$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$370$495$0$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-351-351-4710-5,104

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152017
ModelTouaregExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.9 in112.6 in
Length188.8 in198.3 in
Width76.4 in78.9 in
Height68.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested37565%

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