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Volkswagen Routan vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanES
TrimSEL Premium350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $38,900
Base Invoice $42,465 $36,438
Ultra Luxury Package   8,520
Rear spoiler   319
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   65
Ultra Luxury Package   7,847
Rear spoiler   209
Bodyside moldings   130
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 0 9,103
Options (change) 0 8,225
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,100 $48,998
Total Invoice $43,285 $45,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanES
TrimSEL Premium350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$45,100$48,998
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$48,998
Total Invoice$43,285$45,658
Adjustments for Features-1,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,941$45,658

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanES
TrimSEL Premium350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$11,980$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanES
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.0 in
Length202.5 in192.7 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested302557%
Total Not Requested227543%

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