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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,245

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $12,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,317

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350      
Lux Package 2,900   2,900      
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 75 75 75
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275      
CD changer, remote 99 99 99      
SYNC       395    
Interior Convenience Package       595    
Interior Power Package       295    
Satellite radio       195 195 195
Heated front seats       240 240  
Leather seating surfaces       895    
Obstacle detection, rear       295 295  
Power liftgate       475 475  
Sunroof       960 960 960
Navigation system       1,995 1,995 1,995
Limited Ultimate Package           825
Limited Convenience Package           255
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959      
Lux Package 2,561   2,561      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 57 57 57
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243      
CD changer, remote 70 70 70      
SYNC       344    
Interior Convenience Package       518    
Interior Power Package       257    
Satellite radio       170 170 170
Heated front seats       209 209  
Leather seating surfaces       779    
Obstacle detection, rear       257 257  
Power liftgate       413 413  
Sunroof       835 835 835
Navigation system       1,736 1,736 1,736
Limited Ultimate Package           718
Limited Convenience Package           222
Options (change) 6,913 4,013 6,913 6,415 4,235 4,305
Options (change) 6,058 3,497 6,058 5,575 3,677 3,738
Destination 750 750 750 800 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0 0 0
Total Price $46,963 $53,663 $49,313 $34,245 $34,805 $35,855
Total Invoice $43,011 $49,244 $45,067 $31,317 $31,885 $32,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,998
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,963$53,663$49,313$34,245$34,805$35,855
Adjustments for Features-4,160-5,010-4,160-1250-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,803$48,653$45,153$34,120$34,805$34,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0$685$770
Total Invoice$43,011$49,244$45,067$31,317$31,885$32,829
Adjustments for Features-3,810-4,597-3,802-1140-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,201$44,647$41,265$31,203$31,885$31,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,446$2,064$0$682$742

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100    
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 $125
Sunshades, second row $125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row high console     $250
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   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat   $150$150$150
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200   $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Stowable third row seats   $600$600$600
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Total Value of Features$7,885$8,735$7,885$3,850$3,725$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,160$5,010$4,160$125$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,810-4,597-3,802-1140-884

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelTouaregTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length187.2 in200.3 in
Width75.9 in74.9 in
Height68.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested59047%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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