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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: $44,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $4,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,323 $35,268
Trim Pack 3 600  
Navigation Package 1,775  
Premium Package 4,900  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,625  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
2.0L I4   995
Second-row buckets   750
Trim Pack 3 530  
Navigation Package 1,567  
Premium Package 4,538  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,314  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
2.0L I4   906
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 9,900 9,835
Options (change) 8,949 8,421
Destination 750 825
Total Price $44,250 $48,515
Total Invoice $41,022 $44,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,345
Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$44,250$48,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$47,265
Total Invoice$41,022$44,514
Adjustments for Features0-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,022$43,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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 capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$7,180$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.6 in
Length202.5 in197.1 in
Width76.9 in78.9 in
Height68.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested330086%
Total Not Requested52514%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested66532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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