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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,045

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,900

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $44,280
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,418 $42,465
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 275    
Navigation system 755 755  
Sunroof 945 945  
Rear spoiler 261    
Options (change) 2,065 1,790 0
Options (change) 1,961 1,700 0
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $40,045 $45,435 $45,100
Total Invoice $37,900 $42,993 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine288hp V6365hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,045$45,435$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$43,060$39,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,015$0
Total Invoice$37,900$42,993$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,247-4,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,900$40,746$38,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182012
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,255$7,630$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,247-4,967

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelTaurusRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in121.2 in
Length202.9 in202.5 in
Width76.2 in76.9 in
Height60.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.183.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.1140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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