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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,100 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $6,295 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $4,579 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Routan |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $45,490 | $50,800 | $65,250 | $73,250 | $44,280 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $42,306 | $47,244 | $60,683 | $68,123 | $42,465 |
| Blind spot warning system | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,880 | 2,150 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 2,220 | 1,520 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Rear spoiler | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | 512 | 512 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,678 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 2,065 | 1,414 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | |
| Rear spoiler | 326 | 326 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,520 | 11,520 | 9,190 | 8,110 | 5,520 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 10,715 | 10,715 | 8,548 | 7,542 | 5,133 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,395 | $53,892 | $60,915 | $74,285 | $79,695 | $45,100 |
| Total Invoice | $47,864 | $49,903 | $56,717 | $69,150 | $74,181 | $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: $8,520 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,714 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Routan |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 | 283hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 506, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 225/65-17 |
| Total Price | $51,395 | $53,892 | $60,915 | $74,285 | $79,695 | $45,100 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,525 | -2,475 | -1,150 | -2,500 | -2,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,395 | $52,367 | $58,440 | $73,135 | $77,195 | $42,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $972 | $7,045 | $21,740 | $25,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,864 | $49,903 | $56,717 | $69,150 | $74,181 | $43,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,412 | -2,304 | -1,071 | -2,327 | -2,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,864 | $48,491 | $54,413 | $68,079 | $71,854 | $41,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $627 | $6,549 | $20,215 | $23,990 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Routan |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | C450 AMG | AMG C63 | AMG C63 S | SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| 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, 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $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 inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $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 | |||
| 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 | $9,805 | $11,330 | $12,280 | $10,955 | $12,305 | $12,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,525 | $2,475 | $1,150 | $2,500 | $2,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,412 | -2,304 | -1,071 | -2,327 | -2,135 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | Routan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 121.2 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 202.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 76.9 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 68.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 4,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 63.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 64.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 62.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 83.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 140.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 44% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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