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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: $27,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $26,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,950 $60,185 $22,980
Base Invoice $51,080 $57,196 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,258
Destination 910 910 685
Total Price $54,860 $61,095 $27,325
Total Invoice $51,990 $58,106 $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: $15,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,259
Model Year201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19275/40-21215/60-16
Total Price$54,860$61,095$27,325
Adjustments for Features-12,305-13,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,555$47,665$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,110$0
Total Invoice$51,990$58,106$25,070
Adjustments for Features-11,661-12,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,329$45,333$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,004$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162006
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimV6 LuxV6 ExecutiveSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$14,930$16,055$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,305$13,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,661-12,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162006
ModelTouaregTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in108.5 in
Length188.8 in197.6 in
Width76.4 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,696 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft317.0 ft3

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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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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