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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: $38,210

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,677

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $8,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,390 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $35,857 $38,315 $39,695
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Options (change) 0 6,100 6,100
Options (change) 0 5,550 5,550
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $38,210 $48,475 $49,975
Total Invoice $36,677 $44,790 $46,170

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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: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year201120142014
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$38,210$48,475$49,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$47,060$48,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$36,677$44,790$46,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,307-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,677$43,483$44,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120142014
ModelRoutan3-Series3-Series
TrimSEL328i328d
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 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Roof rails$250  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, 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$8,805$10,220$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,307-1,215

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelRoutan3-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in182.1 in
Width76.9 in71.3 in
Height68.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,546 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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