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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: $42,415

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $835

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,111

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $36,280 $36,600
Base Invoice $33,774 $34,102
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Remote start 385  
Premium Package   5,900
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Remote start 327  
Premium Package   5,464
Options (change) 5,320 5,900
Options (change) 4,522 5,464
Destination 815 750
Total Price $42,415 $43,250
Total Invoice $39,111 $40,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,113
Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine210hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$42,415$43,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$39,690
Total Invoice$39,111$40,316
Adjustments for Features0-3,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,111$36,998

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20102010
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,780$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,318

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20102010
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 Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested187550%

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