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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: $38,425

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,193

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,390
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,857
Luxury Package 1,290    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
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  
Premium Package     5,850
Luxury Package 1,097    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
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  
Premium Package     5,610
Options (change) 8,395 6,185 5,850
Options (change) 7,135 5,258 5,610
Destination 785 785 820
Total Price $38,425 $39,365 $44,060
Total Invoice $35,193 $36,221 $42,287

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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: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$38,425$39,365$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$38,865$40,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$35,193$36,221$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-460-3,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,193$35,761$38,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$568$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820082011
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 
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
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$4,750$5,250$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-3,868

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
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.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested187550%

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