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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: $33,120

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Lighting Package   1,095    
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Lighting Package   942    
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 0 1,805 475 475
Options (change) 0 1,507 380 380
Destination 820 820 820 820
Total Price $45,100 $33,120 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $43,285 $31,572 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,274
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
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$33,120$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features-4,6250-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,475$33,120$34,455$36,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$43,285$31,572$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features-4,4390-1,063-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,846$31,572$33,002$35,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,794

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanPassatPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
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   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$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   
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$10,705$6,080$7,190$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,625$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4390-1,063-1,159

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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