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Volkswagen Routan vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRoutanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,280 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $45,100 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,438
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRoutanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$45,100$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features-1,1950-750-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,905$81,500$100,250$131,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRoutanModel SModel SModel S
TrimSEL Premium75D100DP100D
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
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   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$13,080$11,885$12,635$13,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0$750$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,14704795

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanModel S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in116.5 in
Length202.5 in196.0 in
Width76.9 in77.3 in
Height68.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft363.4 ft3

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