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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanRL
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $48,200
Base Invoice $42,465 $44,098
Technology Package   4,150
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,756
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $53,245
Total Invoice $43,285 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,293
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanRL
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,100$53,245
Adjustments for Features-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,110$53,245
Total Invoice$43,285$48,749
Adjustments for Features-3,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,456$48,749

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanRL
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,505$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanRL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.2 in
Length202.5 in195.8 in
Width76.9 in72.7 in
Height68.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

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