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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: $43,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,303

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $36,280
Base Invoice $34,102 $33,774
Premium Package 5,900  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
4.6L V8   1,310
Remote start   385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
Premium Package 5,464  
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
4.6L V8   1,192
Remote start   327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101
Options (change) 5,900 6,630
Options (change) 5,464 5,714
Destination 750 815
Total Price $43,250 $43,725
Total Invoice $40,316 $40,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year20102010
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,250$43,725
Adjustments for Features-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$43,725
Total Invoice$40,316$40,303
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,091$40,303

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSELLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$9,340$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
ModelRoutanExplorer
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.7 in
Length202.5 in193.4 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Total Requested187550%
Total Not Requested187550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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