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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $42,465 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Cargo net   100 100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Cargo net   80 80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 0 475 475 475
Options (change) 0 380 380 380
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $45,100 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $43,285 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,025
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-6,85000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,250$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$43,285$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-6,57400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,711$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
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$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
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 recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
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$10,565$3,715$3,715$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,850$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,57400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width76.9 in72.2 in
Height68.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.9 ft3

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