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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,210

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,677

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $2,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSELVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,390 $39,200
Base Invoice $35,857 $36,669
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 0 2,025
Options (change) 0 1,788
Destination 820 690
Total Price $38,210 $41,915
Total Invoice $36,677 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,348
Model Year20112008
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSELVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,210$41,915
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$41,915
Total Invoice$36,677$39,147
Adjustments for Features-8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,799$39,147

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSELVR6
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelRoutanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in106.7 in
Length202.5 in188.0 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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