2012 Volkswagen Routan S 4Dr Passenger Van
Fuel: 17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwyMSRP: $27,020
The 2012 Routan marketed as "the only minivan with the soul of a Volkswagen" is also a sister car to the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. Designed to be family friendly and functional, the Routan features a multi-media touch screen entertainment system, integrated iPod interface, and easy care Vienna Leather/Leatherette seating surfaces. Three rows of seating accommodates up to seven passengers and safety is enhanced with 40 features include stability control, blind spot monitoring and the new Rear Cross Path Detection System. For 2012 the Routan is powered by a standard 3.6 liter V6 engine that makes 283-horsepower and is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission. The suspension and steering system are tuned to provide improved handling and driving characteristics that are traditionally Volkswagen.
| Select Trim Options: | Volkswagen |
Routan |
2012 |
S 4Dr Passenger Van |
5 Year Cost of Ownership
S 4Dr Passenger Van 5 Year Ownership Costs
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | 5 Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | $6,114 | $2,989 | $2,749 | $2,516 | $2,264 | $16,632 |
| Financing | $842 | $675 | $491 | $302 | $109 | $2,419 |
| Insurance | $1,201 | $1,201 | $1,201 | $1,201 | $1,201 | $6,005 |
| State Fees | $136 | $97 | $94 | $85 | $82 | $494 |
| Fuel | $2,376 | $2,513 | $2,659 | $2,813 | $2,976 | $13,337 |
| Maintenance | $0 | $31 | $373 | $865 | $319 | $1,588 |
| Repairs | $0 | $0 | $97 | $209 | $424 | $730 |
| Ownership Costs | $10,669 | $7,506 | $7,664 | $7,991 | $7,375 | $41,205 |
Vehicle Class:
Minivan
5 Year Cost of Similar Vehicles:
$41,992
Difference:
-$787
Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Tax Credit:
$0
Value Rating This Vehicle:
Average
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