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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,380

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,634

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,620 $33,600
Base Invoice $25,388 $31,323
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   3,000
Navigation Package   1,775
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866  
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,779
Navigation Package   1,567
Options (change) 3,960 4,775
Options (change) 3,446 4,346
Destination 800 750
Total Price $32,380 $39,125
Total Invoice $29,634 $36,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,010
Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine263hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$32,380$39,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$35,070
Total Invoice$29,634$36,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,634$32,644

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRoutan
TrimLimitedSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,800$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,775

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in121.2 in
Length200.4 in202.5 in
Width74.5 in76.9 in
Height61.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.2141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested86541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested49035%

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