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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: $42,875

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,964

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,235

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelTouaregTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,110 $38,155
Base Invoice $39,607 $35,025
Package #2 4,600  
Navigation Plus Package 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Xenon HID headlights 850  
Navigation system   1,850
Package 401A   2,000
Package #2 4,062  
Navigation Plus Package 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 65
Xenon HID headlights 751  
Navigation system   1,610
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 9,049 3,925
Options (change) 7,971 3,415
Destination 680 795
Total Price $52,839 $42,875
Total Invoice $48,258 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,662
Model Year20072012
ModelTouaregTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$52,839$42,875
Adjustments for Features-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,254$42,875
Total Invoice$48,258$39,235
Adjustments for Features-2,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,897$39,235

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
ModelTouaregTaurus
TrimV8SHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,705$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3610

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072012
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 Weight5,254 lb.4,415 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 V8

Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
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 seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested212562%
Total Not Requested130038%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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