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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $15,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $26,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Lighting Package   1,195
Cargo net   100
Rear spoiler   375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Lighting Package   1,028
Cargo net   80
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 0 1,995
Options (change) 0 1,678
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,100 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,112
Model Year20122021
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$29,985
Adjustments for Features-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,285$29,985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelRoutanPassat
TrimSEL PremiumSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$13,555$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122021
ModelRoutanPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in193.6 in
Width76.9 in72.2 in
Height68.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,325 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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