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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: $41,765

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,148

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,319 $32,901
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   327 327
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 0 9,335 6,630
Options (change) 0 8,014 5,715
Destination 820 815 815
Total Price $45,100 $41,765 $42,995
Total Invoice $43,285 $38,148 $39,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $684
Model Year201220092009
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$45,100$41,765$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4,6400-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,460$41,765$42,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$43,285$38,148$39,431
Adjustments for Features-4,4530-459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,832$38,148$38,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$824

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelRoutanExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack $300$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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$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$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,065$5,425$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4530-459

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,494 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Total Requested157586%
Total Not Requested25014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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