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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: $44,795

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,906

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,795 $60,195 $38,155
Base Invoice $50,208 $57,247 $35,025
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 0 0 5,845
Options (change) 0 0 5,086
Destination 910 910 795
Total Price $53,705 $61,105 $44,795
Total Invoice $51,118 $58,157 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,942
Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8620, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/40-21255/45-19
Total Price$53,705$61,105$44,795
Adjustments for Features-3,435-4,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,270$56,345$44,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,075$0
Total Invoice$51,118$58,157$40,906
Adjustments for Features-3,270-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,848$53,627$40,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,779$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720172012
ModelTouaregTouaregTaurus
TrimWolfsburg EditionExecutiveSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,305$11,630$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,435$4,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,270-4,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,697 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested170054%
Total Not Requested145046%
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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