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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: $38,210

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $12,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,677

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $9,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSELxDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $42,700
Base Invoice $35,857 $39,465
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshades, second row   250
Roof rails   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Power liftgate   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshades, second row   230
Roof rails   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Power liftgate   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 0 6,650
Options (change) 0 6,055
Destination 820 895
Total Price $38,210 $50,245
Total Invoice $36,677 $46,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,045
Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSELxDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/50-18
Total Price$38,210$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$49,495
Total Invoice$36,677$46,415
Adjustments for Features0-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,677$45,722

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSELxDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$8,155$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-693

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,494 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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		140.6 ft363.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
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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