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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: $44,070

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $5,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,285

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $48,900 $42,800 $38,155
Base Invoice $36,203 $44,997 $39,409 $35,035
Technology Package 3,350 3,350 3,350  
Lux Package 2,900   2,900  
All-weather floor mats 289 289 289 75
Bluetooth cell phone link 275 275 275  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,195
Package 401A       2,000
Navigation system       1,850
Technology Package 2,959 2,959 2,959  
Lux Package 2,561   2,561  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 65
Bluetooth cell phone link 243 243 243  
Adaptive cruise control 2,296 2,296 2,296 1,040
Package 401A       1,740
Navigation system       1,610
Options (change) 9,414 6,514 9,414 5,120
Options (change) 8,284 5,723 8,284 4,455
Destination 750 750 750 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 0
Total Price $49,464 $56,164 $51,814 $44,070
Total Invoice $45,237 $51,470 $47,293 $40,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,229
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,972
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6350hp V8225hp V6 D365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 11300, 11300, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-17275/45-19255/60-17255/45-19
Total Price$49,464$56,164$51,814$44,070
Adjustments for Features-2,165-3,015-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,299$53,149$49,649$44,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,850$2,350$0
Total Invoice$45,237$51,470$47,293$40,285
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,763-1,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,257$48,707$45,317$40,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,450$2,060$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimVR6 FSIV8 FSIV6 TDISHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Vehicle health reports   $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$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$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 driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Metal pedals   $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,445$8,295$7,445$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$3,015$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,980-2,763-1,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092011
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 VR6 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8 FSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 300W, 11 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested89070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Lux Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested61583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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