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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,927

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $42,465 $28,171 $29,131
Lighting Package   995 995
Cargo net   100 100
Lighting Package   856 856
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 0 1,095 1,095
Options (change) 0 936 936
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $45,100 $31,260 $32,260
Total Invoice $43,285 $29,927 $30,887

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,119
Model Year201220152015
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,100$31,260$32,260
Adjustments for Features-8,590-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,510$30,210$32,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$43,285$29,927$30,887
Adjustments for Features-8,244-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,041$28,922$30,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,965

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220152015
ModelRoutanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$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$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Conversation mirror$25  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
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$12,605$5,065$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,244-1,0050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanGolf / GTI
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in103.5 in
Length202.5 in179.6 in
Width76.9 in70.8 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,064 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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