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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,165

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,640

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEscape
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $23,455
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $21,789
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Leather Comfort Group     745
Navigation system     2,695
Remote start     345
Cargo net     65
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
3.0L V6     1,010
Engine-block heater 66 66 30
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Leather Comfort Group     633
Navigation system     2,291
Remote start     293
Cargo net     34
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 75 75 5,985
Options (change) 66 66 5,126
Destination 820 820 725
Total Price $38,785 $45,175 $30,165
Total Invoice $37,223 $43,351 $27,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEscape
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$38,785$45,175$30,165
Adjustments for Features-5,690-9,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$35,785$30,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,223$43,351$27,640
Adjustments for Features-5,461-9,0110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,762$34,340$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122009
ModelRoutanRoutanEscape
TrimSELSEL PremiumXLT
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable console$200$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,465$12,165$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$9,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,461-9,0110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanEscape
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in103.1 in
Length202.5 in174.7 in
Width76.9 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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