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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: $23,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $61,400 $92,900
Base Invoice $42,465 $56,670 $85,650
Cold Weather Package   950  
Premium Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550  
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Rearview camera   400  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Cold Weather Package   865  
Premium Package   1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   685  
Rearview camera   365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 6,350 2,200
Options (change) 0 5,780 2,000
Destination 820 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,100 $68,675 $97,325
Total Invoice $43,285 $63,375 $89,875

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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: $26,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,465
Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6335hp I4 H560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$45,100$68,675$97,325
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,625$68,675$95,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,900
Total Invoice$43,285$63,375$89,875
Adjustments for Features-2,3750-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,910$63,375$88,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,884

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutan5-Series5-Series
TrimSEL PremiumActiveHybrid 5M5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
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 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,305$8,830$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3750-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelRoutan5-Series
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in116.9 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.3 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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