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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: $44,025

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,274

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,155 $44,280
Base Invoice $35,035 $42,465
Package 402A 3,100  
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425  
Package 402A 2,697  
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398  
Options (change) 5,075 0
Options (change) 4,444 0
Destination 795 820
Total Price $44,025 $45,100
Total Invoice $40,274 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine365hp V6283hp 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$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$41,215
Total Invoice$40,274$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,274$39,556

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimSHOSEL Premium
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
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
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
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,729

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
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 SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%
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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