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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: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $44,280
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $42,465
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605  
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Options (change) 11,820 10,850 11,820 10,850 9,020 10,360 0
Options (change) 10,994 10,092 10,994 10,092 8,390 9,636 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $47,495 $46,945 $50,715 $50,155 $50,470 $71,865 $45,100
Total Invoice $44,233 $43,722 $47,228 $46,707 $47,000 $67,016 $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: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$47,495$46,945$50,715$50,155$50,470$71,865$45,100
Adjustments for Features-5250-2,225-1,700-725-1,225-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,970$46,945$48,490$48,455$49,745$70,640$40,300
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,800$23,695$0
Total Invoice$44,233$43,722$47,228$46,707$47,000$67,016$43,285
Adjustments for Features-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-4,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,744$43,722$45,156$45,124$46,325$65,874$38,678
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$1,434$1,402$2,603$22,152$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassRoutan
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Dual power sliding doors      $800
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125
Power liftgate      $350
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Remote start      $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, third row      $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net      $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments      $100
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
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$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250
Rear HVAC unit      $400
Rear wiper      $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system      $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted      $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration      $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system      $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer     $100 
Conversation mirror      $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats      $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats      $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats      $50
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,280$7,505$6,980$6,005$6,505$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0$2,225$1,700$725$1,225$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-2,072-1,583-675-1,142-4,607

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

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in121.2 in
Length180.7 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in76.9 in
Height56.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
12.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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