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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,250 Volkswagen Routan SEL | ||||
| Difference: $2,355 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022 Volkswagen Routan SEL | ||||
| Difference: $3,506 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Routan | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $41,300 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $31,323 | $39,442 | $41,543 | $50,587 |
| Premium Package | 4,900 | |||
| Trim Pack 3 | 600 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,775 | |||
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | 2,625 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 75 | 75 | 75 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | 695 | 695 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Package 401A | 4,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,538 | |||
| Trim Pack 3 | 530 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,567 | |||
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | 2,314 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | 71 | 71 | 71 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | 660 | 660 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Package 401A | 4,085 | |||
| Options (change) | 9,900 | 4,360 | 8,660 | 2,765 |
| Options (change) | 8,949 | 4,141 | 8,226 | 2,626 |
| Destination | 750 | 945 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $44,250 | $46,605 | $53,105 | $56,680 |
| Total Invoice | $41,022 | $44,528 | $50,714 | $54,158 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,632 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Routan | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 251hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 506, 9 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $44,250 | $46,605 | $53,105 | $56,680 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -915 | -3,930 | -7,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,250 | $45,690 | $49,175 | $48,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,485 | $3,160 |
| Total Invoice | $41,022 | $44,528 | $50,714 | $54,158 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -874 | -3,753 | -7,482 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,022 | $43,654 | $46,961 | $46,676 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,307 | $3,022 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Routan | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual power sliding doors | $800 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, third row | $125 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||
| Removable console | $200 | |||
| Second-row under-floor storage | $150 | |||
| Sliding center console | $50 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | $200 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, third row seats | $150 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,140 | $9,055 | $12,070 | $15,970 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $915 | $3,930 | $7,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -874 | -3,753 | -7,482 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | Routan | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,336 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 63.0 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 64.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.3 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 62.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 31.8 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bright-finished mirror housings (optional) | 0 | No |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 12% |
| Trim Pack 3 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, third row seats | 25 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | 200 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Transmission cooler | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 12% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 19% |
| Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional screen for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Second DVD player for entertainment system | 200 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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