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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,335

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotRoutanRoutan
TrimEX-LSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $36,760 $37,890 $44,280
Rear Entertainment System 1,600    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,000  
Rear Entertainment System 1,459    
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   1,918  
Options (change) 1,600 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,459 1,918 0
Destination 975 820 820
Total Price $39,335 $40,710 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,611
Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotRoutanRoutan
TrimEX-LSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine280hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,335$40,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,335$38,595$40,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,890

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820122012
ModelPilotRoutanRoutan
TrimEX-LSELSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Suggestive steering$0  
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,990$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,030-4,429

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelPilotRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.0 in121.2 in
Length194.5 in202.5 in
Width78.6 in76.9 in
Height69.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Rear Entertainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD player125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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