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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: $41,725

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,796

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $1,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,155 $33,600
Base Invoice $35,035 $31,323
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Remote start 425  
Navigation Package   2,475
Premium Package   4,900
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Remote start 398  
Navigation Package   2,185
Premium Package   4,538
Options (change) 5,075 7,375
Options (change) 4,444 6,723
Destination 795 750
Total Price $44,025 $41,725
Total Invoice $40,274 $38,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,464
Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine365hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$44,025$41,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$40,665
Total Invoice$40,274$38,796
Adjustments for Features0-986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,274$37,810

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,430$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-986

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112009
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.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 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		20.1141.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested242563%
Total Not Requested140037%

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