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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $31,323 $23,611 $33,207
Premium Package 4,900    
Navigation Package 2,475    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 4,538    
Navigation Package 2,185    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 7,375 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,723 5,760 1,440
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $41,725 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $38,796 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,142
Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine251hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,725$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-7,0050-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$38,796$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-6,5130-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSELGTIR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,820$2,815$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,005$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5130-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.2 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in165.4 in
Width76.9 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested217557%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested59042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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