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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $12,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelRoutanRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $22,980
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 0 0 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 3,258
Destination 820 820 685
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $27,325
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year201220122006
ModelRoutanRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,710$45,100$27,325
Adjustments for Features-8,580-12,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,130$32,820$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$25,070
Adjustments for Features-8,236-11,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,921$31,499$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220122006
ModelRoutanRoutanTaurus
TrimSELSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,355$14,055$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,580$12,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,236-11,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanTaurus
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in108.5 in
Length202.5 in197.6 in
Width76.9 in73.0 in
Height68.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.9 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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