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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $1,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $49,000 $44,280
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 820
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,759
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine258hp E283hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$43,700$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$39,030

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Routan
TrimBaseSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,275$13,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,826

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Routan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.2 in121.2 in
Length184.8 in202.5 in
Width72.8 in76.9 in
Height56.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
15.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0140.6 ft3

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