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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: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,419

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,950 $60,185 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $51,080 $57,196 $27,273 $30,178
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
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) 0 0 10,755 7,470
Options (change) 0 0 9,361 6,570
Destination 910 910 785 785
Total Price $54,860 $61,095 $40,785 $40,650
Total Invoice $51,990 $58,106 $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: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,923
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/40-21255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,860$61,095$40,785$40,650
Adjustments for Features-4,905-6,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,955$54,890$40,785$40,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$135$0
Total Invoice$51,990$58,106$37,419$37,533
Adjustments for Features-4,648-5,90100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,342$52,205$37,419$37,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,863$0$114

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelTouaregTouaregExplorerExplorer
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$11,380$12,680$6,475$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,905$6,205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,648-5,90100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162008
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 Weight4,696 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
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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