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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: $38,670

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,407

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,410 $44,750 $67,750 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $33,977 $40,608 $61,385 $29,635 $35,025
V6 Package 4 6,850        
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 75 75
Tire-pressure monitor 450 450      
V8 Package 2   5,260      
Winter Package   600      
Navigation system       1,850 1,550
Sunroof       995  
Package 303A       2,800  
Package 402A         3,100
V6 Package 4 6,049        
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 65 65
Tire-pressure monitor 398 398      
V8 Package 2   4,645      
Winter Package   530      
Navigation system       1,610 1,349
Sunroof       866  
Package 303A       2,436  
Package 402A         2,697
Options (change) 7,549 6,559 249 5,720 4,725
Options (change) 6,646 5,772 199 4,977 4,111
Destination 670 670 670 795 795
Total Price $45,629 $51,979 $68,669 $38,670 $43,675
Total Invoice $41,293 $47,050 $62,254 $35,407 $39,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11375, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$45,629$51,979$68,669$38,670$43,675
Adjustments for Features-2,735-3,735-6,0600-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,894$48,244$62,609$38,670$41,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$19,715$0$2,605
Total Invoice$41,293$47,050$62,254$35,407$39,931
Adjustments for Features-2,475-3,381-5,4940-2,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,818$43,669$56,760$35,407$37,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,851$17,942$0$2,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV6V8V10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Ski sack $50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$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  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential  $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$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$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,605$10,930$4,870$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$3,735$6,060$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,475-3,381-5,4940-2,194

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelTouaregTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length187.2 in202.9 in
Width75.9 in76.2 in
Height68.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested322570%
Total Not Requested140030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185068%
Total Not Requested87532%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82532%
Total Not Requested175068%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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