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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: $6,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,583

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $42,465 $30,535 $36,254
Navigation system   795 795
Package 301A   2,700  
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Navigation system   710 710
Package 301A   2,410  
Rear spoiler   245  
Sunroof   888 888
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Options (change) 0 4,765 4,790
Options (change) 0 4,253 4,276
Destination 820 795 795
Total Price $45,100 $38,660 $44,885
Total Invoice $43,285 $35,583 $41,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp 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$45,100$38,660$44,885
Adjustments for Features-6,1500-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$38,660$41,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375
Total Invoice$43,285$35,583$41,325
Adjustments for Features-5,9030-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,382$35,583$37,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,197

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
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  
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  
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  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
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
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,455$4,305$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9030-3,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft320.1 ft3

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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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%

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 wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105036%
Total Not Requested187564%

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