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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: $20,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelRoutanX5X5X5X5
TrimSEL PremiumsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $56,600 $58,900 $60,400 $73,650
Base Invoice $42,465 $53,320 $55,455 $56,850 $69,175
Third-row seat   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package   550 550 550 550
Premium Package   2,700 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700  
Rearview camera   400 400 400  
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250 250
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
Cold Weather Package   505 505 505 505
Premium Package   2,485 2,485 2,485  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645  
Rearview camera   370 370 370  
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230 230
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Options (change) 0 8,500 8,500 8,500 4,700
Options (change) 0 7,825 7,825 7,825 4,325
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $66,095 $68,395 $69,895 $79,345
Total Invoice $43,285 $62,140 $64,275 $65,670 $74,495

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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: $20,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,338
Model Year20122017201720172017
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$66,095$68,395$69,895$79,345
Adjustments for Features0-550-2,500-2,500-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$65,545$65,895$67,395$75,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$10,425
Total Invoice$43,285$62,140$64,275$65,670$74,495
Adjustments for Features0-517-2,349-2,349-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$61,623$61,926$63,321$71,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$1,698$9,703

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122017201720172017
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
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
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
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers $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
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
Total Value of Features$9,530$10,080$12,030$12,030$12,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$2,500$2,500$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-517-2,349-2,349-3,169

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122017
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

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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