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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,325

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,326

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $5,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanX3X3
TrimSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $31,323 $34,310 $39,465
Premium Package 4,900 3,450 3,450
Navigation Package 2,475    
Trim Pack 3 600    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunshades, second row   250  
Roof rails   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Rearview camera   400 400
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated second row seats   450 450
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Power liftgate   500  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Premium Package 4,538 3,140 3,140
Navigation Package 2,185    
Trim Pack 3 530    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sunshades, second row   230  
Roof rails   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Rearview camera   365 365
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Heated second row seats   410 410
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Power liftgate   455  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Options (change) 7,975 10,700 9,050
Options (change) 7,253 9,745 8,240
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $42,325 $48,695 $52,645
Total Invoice $39,326 $44,950 $48,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,241
Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanX3X3
TrimSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$42,325$48,695$52,645
Adjustments for Features0-415-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,325$48,280$51,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700
Total Invoice$39,326$44,950$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-383-614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,326$44,567$47,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,419

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanX3X3
TrimSELxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$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$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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
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  
Total Value of Features$7,730$8,145$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-383-614

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanX3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in183.0 in
Width76.9 in74.1 in
Height68.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested255067%
Total Not Requested127533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested1415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested130040%
Total Not Requested199060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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