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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: $38,210

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,740

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $37,390
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $35,857
Navigation system 1,850 1,550  
Remote start 425 425  
Sunroof 995    
Package 303A 2,800    
Package 402A   3,100  
Navigation system 1,610 1,349  
Remote start 398 398  
Sunroof 866    
Package 303A 2,436    
Package 402A   2,697  
Options (change) 6,070 5,075 0
Options (change) 5,310 4,444 0
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $39,020 $44,025 $38,210
Total Invoice $35,740 $40,274 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine263hp V6365hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$39,020$44,025$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,020$41,800$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0
Total Invoice$35,740$40,274$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,740$38,239$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,499$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120112011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror  $25
Xenon HID headlights $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,405$8,630$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,035-1,977

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112011
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 Weight4,016 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52520%
Total Not Requested205080%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested172555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%

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