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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRoutan
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $44,280
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $42,465
Lighting Package 1,095      
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Floor mats 235      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Lighting Package 942      
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Floor mats 185      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Options (change) 1,805 475 475 0
Options (change) 1,507 380 380 0
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $33,120 $35,565 $38,130 $45,100
Total Invoice $31,572 $34,065 $36,525 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,274
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRoutan
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$33,120$35,565$38,130$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-1,210-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,120$34,455$36,920$40,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0
Total Invoice$31,572$34,065$36,525$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,063-1,159-4,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$33,002$35,366$38,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,794$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPassatPassatPassatRoutan
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,190$7,290$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$1,210$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063-1,159-4,439

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162012
ModelPassatRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in121.2 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in76.9 in
Height58.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.983.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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