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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $42,465 $43,415 $42,020
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Heated second row seats   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated front seats   460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Heated second row seats   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 0 6,900 6,900
Options (change) 0 6,345 6,345
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $53,845 $52,345
Total Invoice $43,285 $50,755 $49,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,542
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$45,100$53,845$52,345
Adjustments for Features-5850-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$53,845$52,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$43,285$50,755$49,360
Adjustments for Features-5610-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,724$50,755$49,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,489$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328d330i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,705$10,120$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5610-94

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutan3-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in182.0 in
Width76.9 in71.3 in
Height68.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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