Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012 BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2016

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutan4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,280 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $42,465 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Navigation system   1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Premium Package   2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 0
Executive Package       3,200
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Navigation system   1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Premium Package   2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 0
Executive Package       2,910
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 0 6,150 5,400 3,750
Options (change) 0 5,595 4,915 3,410
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $48,995 $54,545 $70,445
Total Invoice $43,285 $45,770 $50,890 $65,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,875
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutan4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine283hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$45,100$48,995$54,545$70,445
Adjustments for Features-5,450-9000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$48,095$54,545$69,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450$21,500
Total Invoice$43,285$45,770$50,890$65,530
Adjustments for Features-5,231-8410-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,054$44,929$50,890$64,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,961$19,810

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutan4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimSEL Premium428i435iM4
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$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$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$10,705$6,155$5,255$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$900$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,231-8410-791

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutan4-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.2 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in182.6 in
Width76.9 in71.9 in
Height68.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested-45025%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%

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