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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,980 $37,390
Base Invoice $21,127 $35,857
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Heated mirrors 35  
Sunroof 895  
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Heated mirrors 31  
Sunroof 797  
Options (change) 3,660 0
Options (change) 3,258 0
Destination 685 820
Total Price $27,325 $38,210
Total Invoice $25,070 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine153hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$27,325$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$29,980
Total Invoice$25,070$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-7,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$28,777

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSELSEL
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 liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Rearview camera $200
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
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$1,700$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062011
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.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 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
17.0140.6 ft3

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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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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