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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $42,090
Base Invoice $42,465 $40,196
Second-row buckets   695
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Second-row buckets   660
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 0 4,385
Options (change) 0 4,165
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,100 $47,470
Total Invoice $43,285 $45,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,009
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$45,100$47,470
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$47,405
Total Invoice$43,285$45,356
Adjustments for Features0-62
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$45,294

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,180$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in198.3 in
Width76.9 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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