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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: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,090 $37,390
Base Invoice $40,196 $35,857
Second-row buckets 695  
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Premium Package   5,850
Second-row buckets 660  
3.5L V6 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Premium Package   5,610
Options (change) 4,385 5,850
Options (change) 4,165 5,610
Destination 995 820
Total Price $47,470 $44,060
Total Invoice $45,356 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$47,470$44,060
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,755$44,060
Total Invoice$45,356$42,287
Adjustments for Features-6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,673$42,287

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$8,420$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,457 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 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 ft3140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
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 Requested285076%
Total Not Requested90024%

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