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Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,315

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,515

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $9,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanGrand Caravan
TrimSEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $44,280 $29,995
Base Invoice $42,465 $28,670
Engine-block heater 75 95
Driver Convenience Group   625
Entertainment Group 1   795
Media Center 730N   1,360
Safety Sphere Group   1,300
Roof rack   150
Engine-block heater 66 85
Driver Convenience Group   556
Entertainment Group 1   708
Media Center 730N   1,210
Safety Sphere Group   1,157
Roof rack   134
Options (change) 75 4,325
Options (change) 66 3,850
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,175 $35,315
Total Invoice $43,351 $33,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,341
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanGrand Caravan
TrimSEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$45,175$35,315
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,575$35,315
Total Invoice$43,351$33,515
Adjustments for Features-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,856$33,515

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanGrand Caravan
TrimSEL PremiumR/T
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Console without shifter $150
Removable console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable second row seats $500
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,800$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanGrand Caravan
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.2 in121.2 in
Length202.5 in202.5 in
Width76.9 in78.7 in
Height68.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in64.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft333.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft383.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft3143.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Safety Sphere Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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