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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: $44,135

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,264

Chevrolet Tahoe LT   
Difference: $89

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelRoutanTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $36,710 $45,640
Base Invoice $35,857 $33,590 $41,002
Premium Package 5,850    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Second-row buckets   590  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   760  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,790 3,790
3LT Equipment Group   3,225  
Convenience Package 2   725  
Heated second row seats   200  
Premium Package 5,610    
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
Second-row buckets   490  
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench   631  
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,146 3,146
3LT Equipment Group   2,677  
Convenience Package 2   602  
Heated second row seats   166  
Options (change) 5,925 9,365 3,865
Options (change) 5,676 7,774 3,208
Destination 820 900 900
Total Price $44,135 $46,975 $50,405
Total Invoice $42,353 $42,264 $45,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year201120082008
ModelRoutanTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$44,135$46,975$50,405
Adjustments for Features-3,0050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,130$46,975$49,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,380
Total Invoice$42,353$42,264$45,110
Adjustments for Features-2,8840-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,469$42,264$44,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,906

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201120082008
ModelRoutanTahoeTahoe
TrimSELLTLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,430$4,425$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8840-940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112008
ModelRoutanTahoe
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in116.0 in
Length202.5 in202.0 in
Width76.9 in79.0 in
Height68.9 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.5,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested207555%
Total Not Requested167545%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested252575%
Total Not Requested85025%
Convenience Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power liftgate350Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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