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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: $38,660

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,583

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,100 $39,300 $37,390
Base Invoice $30,535 $36,254 $35,857
Navigation system 795 795  
Sunroof 995 995  
Package 301A 2,700    
Rear spoiler 275    
Package 302A / 402A   3,000  
Premium Package     5,850
Navigation system 710 710  
Sunroof 888 888  
Package 301A 2,410    
Rear spoiler 245    
Package 302A / 402A   2,678  
Premium Package     5,610
Options (change) 4,765 4,790 5,850
Options (change) 4,253 4,276 5,610
Destination 795 795 820
Total Price $38,660 $44,885 $44,060
Total Invoice $35,583 $41,325 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year201320132011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine288hp V6365hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19225/65-17
Total Price$38,660$44,885$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$41,035$38,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$0
Total Invoice$35,583$41,325$42,287
Adjustments for Features0-3,545-5,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,583$37,780$37,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,197$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201320132011
ModelTaurusTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSHOSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
Curve control$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$8,705$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,545-5,279

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,970 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested227578%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested167545%
Total Not Requested207555%

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