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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: $25,940

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,838

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,980 $29,700
Base Invoice $21,127 $27,711
Safety and Security Package 995  
Heated mirrors 35  
CD changer, in-dash 350  
Sunroof 895  
Trim Pack 2   1,985
Safety and Security Package 886  
Heated mirrors 31  
CD changer, in-dash 312  
Sunroof 797  
Trim Pack 2   1,753
Options (change) 2,275 1,985
Options (change) 2,026 1,753
Destination 685 750
Total Price $25,940 $32,435
Total Invoice $23,838 $30,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine153hp V6197hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$25,940$32,435
Adjustments for Features0-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$26,845
Total Invoice$23,838$30,214
Adjustments for Features0-5,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,838$25,007

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$1,550$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,207

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in121.2 in
Length197.6 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height56.1 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.4,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 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		17.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		17.0141.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SE

Trim Pack 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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