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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: $32,550

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,939

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $27,620
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $25,388
Lux Package 2,900      
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 75
Limited Convenience Package       475
Satellite radio       195
Sunroof       895
Stability control       495
Navigation system       1,995
Lux Package 2,561      
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
All-weather floor mats 199 199 199 57
Limited Convenience Package       413
Satellite radio       170
Sunroof       779
Stability control       431
Navigation system       1,736
Options (change) 6,499 3,599 3,599 4,130
Options (change) 5,719 3,158 3,158 3,586
Destination 690 690 690 800
Total Price $46,489 $52,679 $72,629 $32,550
Total Invoice $42,592 $48,358 $66,633 $29,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,069
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,440
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDILimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$46,489$52,679$72,629$32,550
Adjustments for Features-5,870-6,220-8,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,619$46,459$64,534$32,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$23,915$0
Total Invoice$42,592$48,358$66,633$29,774
Adjustments for Features-5,378-5,710-7,4270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,214$42,648$59,206$29,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,434$21,992$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 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 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshades, second row $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, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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$100 
Roof rails$250$250$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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 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$8,745$9,095$10,970$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$6,220$8,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,378-5,710-7,4270

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
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 VR6 FSI

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%
Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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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