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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: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $43,950
Base Invoice $42,465 $40,615
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Roof rails   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Roof rails   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Options (change) 0 9,050
Options (change) 0 8,240
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $53,895
Total Invoice $43,285 $49,750

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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: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,674
Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive35i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/50-18
Total Price$45,100$53,895
Adjustments for Features-1,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$53,895
Total Invoice$43,285$49,750
Adjustments for Features-1,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,076$49,750

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
ModelRoutanX3
TrimSEL PremiumxDrive35i
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 
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 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
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,680$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122013
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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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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested49023%
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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