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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,690

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,673

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $33,600
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $31,323
Luxury Package 1,450    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Trim Pack 3     600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,625
Premium Package     4,900
Navigation Package     1,775
Luxury Package 1,232    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Power-folding third row seats 421 421  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Trim Pack 3     530
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,314
Premium Package     4,538
Navigation Package     1,567
Options (change) 9,585 7,020 9,900
Options (change) 8,148 5,969 8,949
Destination 735 735 750
Total Price $38,690 $38,870 $44,250
Total Invoice $35,673 $36,065 $41,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,690$38,870$44,250
Adjustments for Features00-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,690$38,870$40,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$35,673$36,065$41,022
Adjustments for Features00-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,673$36,065$37,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,700$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,574

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.2 in
Length193.4 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in76.9 in
Height72.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested96546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested190050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%

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