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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: $32,290

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,924

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,724 $32,601
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 0 475 475
Options (change) 0 380 380
Destination 820 820 820
Total Price $45,100 $32,290 $35,290
Total Invoice $43,285 $30,924 $33,801

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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: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,843
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$32,290$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3,6650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,435$32,290$35,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$43,285$30,924$33,801
Adjustments for Features-3,5180-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,767$30,924$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanPassatPassat
TrimSEL Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$10,305$6,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5180-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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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