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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: $40,525

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $14,254

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,248

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,390 $68,340 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $44,510 $62,785 $30,535 $36,254
Technologie Package 3,350 3,350    
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75 75
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 1,195 1,195
Navigation system     795 795
Multicontour seats     595 595
Package 301A     2,700  
Rear spoiler     275  
Sunroof     995 995
Package 302A / 402A       3,000
Technologie Package 2,959 2,959    
All-weather floor mats 199 199 67 67
Adaptive cruise control 1,854 1,854 1,067 1,067
Navigation system     710 710
Multicontour seats     531 531
Package 301A     2,410  
Rear spoiler     245  
Sunroof     888 888
Package 302A / 402A       2,678
Options (change) 5,699 5,699 6,630 6,655
Options (change) 5,012 5,012 5,918 5,941
Destination 690 690 795 795
Total Price $54,779 $74,729 $40,525 $46,750
Total Invoice $50,212 $68,487 $37,248 $42,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,200
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8310hp V10 D288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-19275/45-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$54,779$74,729$40,525$46,750
Adjustments for Features-3,015-4,8900-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,764$69,839$40,525$42,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,075$0$2,375
Total Invoice$50,212$68,487$37,248$42,990
Adjustments for Features-2,764-4,4820-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,448$64,005$37,248$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,557$0$2,202

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurusTaurus
TrimV8 FSIV10 TDILimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,595$9,470$4,580$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$4,890$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,764-4,4820-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
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.3,970 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 FSI

Technologie Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
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, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested170085%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55019%
Total Not Requested237581%

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