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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: $42,325

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,326

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL325i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,600 $34,600
Base Invoice $31,323 $31,665
Trim Pack 3 600  
Premium Package 4,900 2,900
Navigation Package 2,475  
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Satellite radio   595
Trim Pack 3 530  
Premium Package 4,538 2,640
Navigation Package 2,185  
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 7,975 7,870
Options (change) 7,253 7,165
Destination 750 695
Total Price $42,325 $43,165
Total Invoice $39,326 $39,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,949
Model Year20092006
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL325i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine251hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$42,325$43,165
Adjustments for Features-2,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,365$43,165
Total Invoice$39,326$39,525
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,576$39,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL325i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
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 
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,930$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelRoutan3-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in178.2 in
Width76.9 in71.5 in
Height68.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested255067%
Total Not Requested127533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested59042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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