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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL   
Difference: $13,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $30,245
Cargo net   100
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 0 100
Options (change) 0 80
Destination 820 850
Total Price $45,100 $31,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,062
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,100$31,195
Adjustments for Features-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,585$31,195

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSEL PremiumSEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,680$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in103.5 in
Length202.5 in179.8 in
Width76.9 in70.8 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft366.5 ft3

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