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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,175

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,351

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $62,200
Base Invoice $42,465 $58,468
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,435
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   2,216
Options (change) 75 2,535
Options (change) 66 2,307
Destination 820 1,295
Total Price $45,175 $66,030
Total Invoice $43,351 $62,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,096
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17275/55-20
Total Price$45,175$66,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,175$63,240
Total Invoice$43,351$62,070
Adjustments for Features0-2,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,351$59,447

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,990$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,623

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanTahoe
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in116.0 in
Length202.5 in204.0 in
Width76.9 in80.5 in
Height68.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.5,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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