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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: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $33,600
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $31,323
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75  
Second-row buckets 695 695 695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Premium Package       4,900
Trim Pack 3       600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.       2,625
Navigation Package       1,775
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71  
Second-row buckets 660 660 660  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   4,085    
Premium Package       4,538
Trim Pack 3       530
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.       2,314
Navigation Package       1,567
Options (change) 4,360 8,660 2,765 9,900
Options (change) 4,141 8,226 2,626 8,949
Destination 945 945 945 750
Total Price $46,605 $53,105 $56,680 $44,250
Total Invoice $44,528 $50,714 $54,158 $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: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$46,605$53,105$56,680$44,250
Adjustments for Features-915-3,930-7,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$49,175$48,850$44,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,485$3,160$0
Total Invoice$44,528$50,714$54,158$41,022
Adjustments for Features-874-3,753-7,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,654$46,961$46,676$41,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,307$3,022$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable console   $200
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Conversation mirror   $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,055$12,070$15,970$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$3,930$7,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-874-3,753-7,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.2 in
Length198.3 in202.5 in
Width78.9 in76.9 in
Height70.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested337588%
Total Not Requested45012%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%
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%

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