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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: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL Premium3.0si
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $38,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $35,510
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 0 7,925
Options (change) 0 7,215
Destination 820 825
Total Price $45,100 $47,350
Total Invoice $43,285 $43,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,696
Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL Premium3.0si
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-17
Total Price$45,100$47,350
Adjustments for Features-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,525$47,350
Total Invoice$43,285$43,550
Adjustments for Features-3,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,854$43,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL Premium3.0si
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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
Floor mats$75 
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 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 
Total Value of Features$11,045$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4310

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanX3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in110.1 in
Length202.5 in179.7 in
Width76.9 in73.0 in
Height68.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft371.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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