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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Odyssey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Odyssey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,455

Honda Odyssey EX-L   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,310

Honda Odyssey EX-L   
Difference: $4,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanRoutanOdyssey
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $35,025
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $32,021
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,000    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,918    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,459
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,600
Options (change) 1,918 0 1,459
Destination 820 820 830
Total Price $40,710 $45,100 $37,455
Total Invoice $39,075 $43,285 $34,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Odyssey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Odyssey EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,852
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanRoutanOdyssey
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine283hp V6283hp V6247hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9229, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/65-17
Total Price$40,710$45,100$37,455
Adjustments for Features-3,035-5,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,565$37,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,890$0
Total Invoice$39,075$43,285$34,310
Adjustments for Features-2,913-5,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,162$37,973$34,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,811$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanRoutanOdyssey
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Media drive, small  $5
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,255$8,755$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$5,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,913-5,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanOdyssey
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.2 in118.1 in
Length202.5 in202.9 in
Width76.9 in79.2 in
Height68.9 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in63.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in66.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in60.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in42.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft393.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft3148.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Honda Odyssey EX-L

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

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