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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: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $4,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,600 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,323 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Premium Package 4,900      
Navigation Package 1,775      
Trim Pack 3 600      
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,625      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 4,538      
Navigation Package 1,567      
Trim Pack 3 530      
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,314      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,900 4,385 4,385 2,690
Options (change) 8,949 4,165 4,165 2,555
Destination 750 995 995 995
Total Price $44,250 $47,470 $51,330 $57,625
Total Invoice $41,022 $45,356 $49,043 $55,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,250$47,470$51,330$57,625
Adjustments for Features0-915-2,340-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$46,555$48,990$49,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,015
Total Invoice$41,022$45,356$49,043$55,062
Adjustments for Features0-874-2,236-7,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,022$44,482$46,807$47,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325$2,883

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
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   
Power-adjustable pedals$125  $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
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   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
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 $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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
Total Value of Features$8,855$9,770$11,195$16,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$2,340$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-874-2,236-7,697

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,336 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 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
141.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested337588%
Total Not Requested45012%
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%
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)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
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

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

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

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