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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,315

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,515

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $9,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanRoutan
TrimR/TSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,995 $44,280
Base Invoice $28,670 $42,465
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Entertainment Group 1 795  
Safety Sphere Group 1,300  
Engine-block heater 95 75
Roof rack 150  
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Entertainment Group 1 708  
Safety Sphere Group 1,157  
Engine-block heater 85 66
Roof rack 134  
Options (change) 4,325 75
Options (change) 3,850 66
Destination 995 820
Total Price $35,315 $45,175
Total Invoice $33,515 $43,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,341
Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanRoutan
TrimR/TSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,315$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$42,575
Total Invoice$33,515$43,351
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,515$40,856

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanRoutan
TrimR/TSEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter$150 
Removable console $200
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012
ModelGrand CaravanRoutan
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.2 in121.2 in
Length202.5 in202.5 in
Width78.7 in76.9 in
Height67.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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