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Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $43,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $38,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanA8
TrimSELA8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,390 $78,750
Base Invoice $35,857 $73,237
Premium Package 5,850  
Convenience Package   2,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Premium Package 5,610  
Convenience Package   2,698
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 5,850 7,600
Options (change) 5,610 7,070
Destination 820 875
Total Price $44,060 $87,225
Total Invoice $42,287 $81,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,591
Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanA8
TrimSELA8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/45-19
Total Price$44,060$87,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,060$84,750
Total Invoice$42,287$81,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,287$78,878

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanA8
TrimSELA8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with 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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,180$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,304

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanA8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in117.8 in
Length202.5 in202.2 in
Width76.9 in76.7 in
Height68.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested290077%
Total Not Requested85023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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