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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,355

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,604

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $11,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $27,620
Base Invoice $33,977 $40,608 $61,385 $25,388
V6 Package 4 6,850      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 75
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450    
CD changer, remote   499    
Limited Convenience Package       475
Sunroof       895
Stability control       495
Navigation system       1,995
V6 Package 4 6,049      
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 57
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398    
CD changer, remote   340    
Limited Convenience Package       413
Sunroof       779
Stability control       431
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 7,549 1,198 249 3,935
Options (change) 6,646 937 199 3,416
Destination 670 670 670 800
Total Price $45,629 $46,618 $68,669 $32,355
Total Invoice $41,293 $42,215 $62,254 $29,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,114
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11?, 10375, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,629$46,618$68,669$32,355
Adjustments for Features-5,055-3,430-8,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,574$43,188$60,289$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,614$19,715$0
Total Invoice$41,293$42,215$62,254$29,604
Adjustments for Features-4,575-3,106-7,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,718$39,109$54,657$29,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,391$17,939$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Ski sack  $50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50 $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$8,755$7,130$12,080$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$3,430$8,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,575-3,106-7,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelTouaregTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length187.2 in200.4 in
Width75.9 in74.5 in
Height68.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested275059%
Total Not Requested187541%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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