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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: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $37,500
Base Invoice $42,465 $34,680
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Convenience Package   2,350
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Convenience Package   2,140
Options (change) 0 7,900
Options (change) 0 7,190
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $46,295
Total Invoice $43,285 $42,765

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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: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,416
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,100$46,295
Adjustments for Features-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$46,295
Total Invoice$43,285$42,765
Adjustments for Features-5,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,349$42,765

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutan3-Series
TrimSEL Premium328i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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 app $25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
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$10,880$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9360

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 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		140.6 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

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