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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: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $38,200
Base Invoice $42,465 $35,622
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   695
Rear bumper protector   75
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Second-row buckets   607
Rear bumper protector   66
Options (change) 0 8,960
Options (change) 0 7,819
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $48,055
Total Invoice $43,285 $44,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$45,100$48,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$46,940
Total Invoice$43,285$44,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$43,307

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Front side airbags $350
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 headlights $200
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
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$7,040$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,494 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested247555%
Total Not Requested200045%

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