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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $16,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $14,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $48,390 $68,340 $22,980
Base Invoice $36,183 $44,510 $62,785 $21,127
Lux Package 2,900      
CD changer, remote 499 499 499  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Sunroof       895
Heated mirrors       35
Lux Package 2,561      
CD changer, remote 340 340 340  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Sunroof       797
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 3,399 499 499 3,660
Options (change) 2,901 340 340 3,258
Destination 690 690 690 685
Total Price $43,389 $49,579 $69,529 $27,325
Total Invoice $39,774 $45,540 $63,815 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,059
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8310hp V10 D153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19275/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$43,389$49,579$69,529$27,325
Adjustments for Features-8,340-8,690-10,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,049$40,889$58,964$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,840$23,915$0
Total Invoice$39,774$45,540$63,815$25,070
Adjustments for Features-7,645-7,982-9,6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,129$37,558$54,118$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,429$21,989$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV10 TDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
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 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Total Value of Features$9,915$10,265$12,140$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,340$8,690$10,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,645-7,982-9,6970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelTouaregTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.5 in
Length187.2 in197.6 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height68.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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