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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $97,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $89,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRoutani8
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,280 $143,400
Base Invoice $42,465 $134,040
Giga World   2,000
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 0 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,840
Destination 820 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $45,100 $142,602
Total Invoice $43,285 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,529
Model Year20122017
ModelRoutani8
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine283hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-20
Total Price$45,100$142,602
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,295$142,602
Total Invoice$43,285$133,082
Adjustments for Features-1,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,553$133,082

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelRoutani8
TrimSEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
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 rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,630$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122017
ModelRoutani8
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.2 in110.2 in
Length202.5 in184.9 in
Width76.9 in76.5 in
Height68.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 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 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft34.7 ft3

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