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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutan5-Series
TrimSEL Premium535i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $55,400
Base Invoice $42,465 $51,150
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Proximity key   1,000
Sunshades, second row   250
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Proximity key   910
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 0 8,645
Options (change) 0 7,875
Destination 820 825
Total Price $45,100 $64,870
Total Invoice $43,285 $59,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,219
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutan5-Series
TrimSEL Premium535i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$45,100$64,870
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,335$64,870
Total Invoice$43,285$59,850
Adjustments for Features-2,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,631$59,850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutan5-Series
TrimSEL Premium535i
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Ski sack $50
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice recorder$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$10,170$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6540

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutan5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in113.6 in
Length202.5 in191.2 in
Width76.9 in72.7 in
Height68.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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