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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: $44,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $33,600
Base Invoice $34,952 $31,323
Package 302A 4,305  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Second-row buckets 750  
Trim Pack 3   600
Navigation Package   1,775
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,625
Premium Package   4,900
Package 302A 3,659  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Second-row buckets 638  
Trim Pack 3   530
Navigation Package   1,567
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,314
Premium Package   4,538
Options (change) 8,745 9,900
Options (change) 7,451 8,949
Destination 825 750
Total Price $47,105 $44,250
Total Invoice $43,228 $41,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$47,105$44,250
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,980$44,250
Total Invoice$43,228$41,022
Adjustments for Features-1,0320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,196$41,022

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$8,305$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length197.1 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in76.9 in
Height70.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested330086%
Total Not Requested52514%

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