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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Sable Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Sable Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,175

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $10,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,197

Mercury Sable Premier   
Difference: $12,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanSable
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $29,380
Base Invoice $42,465 $26,917
Navigation system   1,995
Satellite radio   195
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Remote start   395
Power-adjustable pedals   195
Sunroof   895
Navigation system   1,736
Satellite radio   170
Obstacle detection, rear   257
Remote start   343
Power-adjustable pedals   170
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 0 3,970
Options (change) 0 3,455
Destination 820 825
Total Price $45,100 $34,175
Total Invoice $43,285 $31,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Sable

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercury Sable Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,781
Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanSable
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$45,100$34,175
Adjustments for Features-8,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$34,175
Total Invoice$43,285$31,197
Adjustments for Features-8,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,978$31,197

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanSable
TrimSEL PremiumPremier
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
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 
Rear air vents $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$11,305$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercury Sable

Model Year20122009
ModelRoutanSable
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in112.9 in
Length202.5 in202.1 in
Width76.9 in74.5 in
Height68.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.2 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercury Sable Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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