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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: $43,600

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,876

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $16,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,935 $61,435 $64,745 $38,155
Base Invoice $55,096 $58,424 $61,572 $35,035
Package 402A       3,100
Navigation system       1,550
Package 402A       2,697
Navigation system       1,349
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,046
Destination 910 910 910 795
Total Price $58,845 $62,345 $65,655 $43,600
Total Invoice $56,006 $59,334 $62,482 $39,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,075
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6240hp V6 D380hp V6 H365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$58,845$62,345$65,655$43,600
Adjustments for Features-3,210-3,210-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,635$59,135$62,395$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,760$0
Total Invoice$56,006$59,334$62,482$39,876
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,055-3,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,951$56,279$59,380$39,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,328$6,429$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 ExecutiveTDI ExecutiveV6 TSI HybridSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$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 release, second row seats$50$50$50 
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$9,730$9,730$9,780$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$3,210$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,055-3,055-3,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142011
ModelTouaregTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in112.9 in
Length188.8 in202.9 in
Width76.4 in76.2 in
Height68.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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