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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,425 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $5,825 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,193 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $5,829 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Routan |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $33,600 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $31,323 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | 695 | 285 | |
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | 495 | 495 | |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||
| Trim Pack 3 | 600 | ||
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | 2,625 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,900 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,775 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | 591 | 243 | |
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | 420 | 421 | |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||
| Trim Pack 3 | 530 | ||
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | 2,314 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,538 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,567 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,395 | 6,185 | 9,900 |
| Options (change) | 7,135 | 5,258 | 8,949 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 750 |
| Total Price | $38,425 | $39,365 | $44,250 |
| Total Invoice | $35,193 | $36,221 | $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: $1,995 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,278 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Routan |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 251hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 506, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 225/65-17 |
| Total Price | $38,425 | $39,365 | $44,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -500 | -3,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,425 | $38,865 | $40,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $440 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,193 | $36,221 | $41,022 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -460 | -3,551 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,193 | $35,761 | $37,471 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $568 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Routan |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Removable console | $200 | ||
| Second-row high console | $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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,075 | $5,575 | $8,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $500 | $3,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -460 | -3,551 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Routan |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,336 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 63.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 64.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 62.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL
| Trim Pack 3 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | 200 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Transmission cooler | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 33% |
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Additional screen for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 865 | 41% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 50% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 35% |
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