Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $44,280
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $42,465
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950        
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Power trunk closer 250 250        
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Heated front seats 580 580        
Sunshades, second row 380   380 380 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850 850   850  
Premium Package   700        
Blind spot warning system   550        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620      
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814        
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Power trunk closer 233 233        
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Heated front seats 539 539        
Sunshades, second row 354   354 353 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791 791   791  
Premium Package   651        
Blind spot warning system   512        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507      
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Options (change) 8,530 8,460 6,470 5,890 4,150 0
Options (change) 7,936 7,870 6,019 5,478 3,860 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,775 $53,312 $60,865 $72,985 $78,845 $45,100
Total Invoice $46,364 $49,369 $56,676 $67,946 $73,396 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/65-17
Total Price$49,775$53,312$60,865$72,985$78,845$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,275-1,125-1,825-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,775$52,412$58,590$71,860$77,020$42,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,637$8,815$22,085$27,245$0
Total Invoice$46,364$49,369$56,676$67,946$73,396$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-833-2,118-1,047-1,699-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,364$48,536$54,558$66,899$71,697$40,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,172$8,194$20,535$25,333$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Dual power sliding doors     $800
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, third row     $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system     $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Conversation mirror     $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats     $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,355$10,255$11,630$10,480$11,180$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,275$1,125$1,825$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-833-2,118-1,047-1,699-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelC-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.8 in121.2 in
Length184.5 in202.5 in
Width71.3 in76.9 in
Height56.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
12.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.683.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.6140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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