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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,335

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoutanRoutanPilot
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $36,760
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 2,000    
Rear Entertainment System     1,600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg. 1,918    
Rear Entertainment System     1,459
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,600
Options (change) 1,918 0 1,459
Destination 820 820 975
Total Price $40,710 $45,100 $39,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,611
Model Year201220122018
ModelRoutanRoutanPilot
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/60-18
Total Price$40,710$45,100$39,335
Adjustments for Features-2,115-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,595$40,485$39,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,890$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220122018
ModelRoutanRoutanPilot
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX-L
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HDMI port  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Suggestive steering  $0
Total Value of Features$6,990$9,490$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,030-4,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanPilot
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in111.0 in
Length202.5 in194.5 in
Width76.9 in78.6 in
Height68.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft383.9 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 Pilot EX-L

Rear Entertainment System
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD player125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
A/V input jacks25No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

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