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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: $38,660

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,583

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $31,323 $30,535 $36,254
Premium Package 4,900    
Navigation Package 2,475    
Navigation system   795 795
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Package 301A   2,700  
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Premium Package 4,538    
Navigation Package 2,185    
Navigation system   710 710
Rear spoiler   245  
Sunroof   888 888
Package 301A   2,410  
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Options (change) 7,375 4,765 4,790
Options (change) 6,723 4,253 4,276
Destination 750 795 795
Total Price $41,725 $38,660 $44,885
Total Invoice $38,796 $35,583 $41,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121
Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$41,725$38,660$44,885
Adjustments for Features-3,3250-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$38,660$41,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375
Total Invoice$38,796$35,583$41,325
Adjustments for Features-3,0920-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,704$35,583$37,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,197

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,055$4,730$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0920-3,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092013
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.3,970 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 seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
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 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 Requested272571%
Total Not Requested110029%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested227578%

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