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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,725

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,796

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $1,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $38,155
Base Invoice $31,323 $35,025
Premium Package 4,900  
Navigation Package 2,475  
Navigation system   1,550
Package 402A   3,100
Remote start   425
Premium Package 4,538  
Navigation Package 2,185  
Navigation system   1,349
Package 402A   2,697
Remote start   398
Options (change) 7,375 5,075
Options (change) 6,723 4,444
Destination 750 795
Total Price $41,725 $44,025
Total Invoice $38,796 $40,264

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,430
Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/45-19
Total Price$41,725$44,025
Adjustments for Features-1,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,690$44,025
Total Invoice$38,796$40,264
Adjustments for Features-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,834$40,264

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,490$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanTaurus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in112.9 in
Length202.5 in202.9 in
Width76.9 in76.2 in
Height68.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested242563%
Total Not Requested140037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69093%
Total Not Requested507%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167553%
Total Not Requested147547%

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