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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: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,353

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $6,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,390 $48,550
Base Invoice $35,857 $44,423
Premium Package 5,850  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,890
Premium Package 5,610  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,229
Options (change) 5,925 3,965
Options (change) 5,676 3,291
Destination 820 950
Total Price $44,135 $53,465
Total Invoice $42,353 $48,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,299
Model Year20112009
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17275/55-20
Total Price$44,135$53,465
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,105$53,465
Total Invoice$42,353$48,664
Adjustments for Features-9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,365$48,664

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112009
ModelRoutanTahoe
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $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
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
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$7,105$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9880

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112009
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.5,165 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

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 sound250Yes
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 Requested232562%
Total Not Requested142538%

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
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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