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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRoutanX5X5X5X5
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800
Base Invoice $42,465 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450  
Premium Tier   1,150 1,150 1,150 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250
Heated second row seats   350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Third-row seat   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335  
Premium Tier   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505  
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230
Heated second row seats   320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 0 7,840 7,840 7,840 5,750
Options (change) 0 7,215 7,215 7,215 5,290
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $65,785 $68,085 $69,585 $80,545
Total Invoice $43,285 $61,855 $63,995 $65,390 $75,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,029
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRoutanX5X5X5X5
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$45,100$65,785$68,085$69,585$80,545
Adjustments for Features0-575-2,525-2,525-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$65,210$65,560$67,060$75,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$10,060
Total Invoice$43,285$61,855$63,995$65,390$75,600
Adjustments for Features0-541-2,373-2,373-4,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$61,314$61,622$63,017$70,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308$1,703$9,335

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelRoutanX5X5X5X5
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$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$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback 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    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,930$10,505$12,455$12,455$15,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$2,525$2,525$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-541-2,373-2,373-4,951

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanX5
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in115.5 in
Length202.5 in193.2 in
Width76.9 in76.3 in
Height68.9 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.6 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested185090%

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