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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,060

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $29,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,287

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $26,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRoutan
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $37,390
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $35,857
Night Package 300 300    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610      
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package       5,850
Night Package 279 279    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497      
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package       5,610
Options (change) 5,600 740 0 5,850
Options (change) 5,208 688 0 5,610
Destination 925 925 925 820
Total Price $73,425 $75,765 $108,725 $44,060
Total Invoice $68,350 $70,526 $101,179 $42,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,713
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRoutan
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19225/65-17
Total Price$73,425$75,765$108,725$44,060
Adjustments for Features-6600-4,150-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,765$75,765$104,575$43,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$31,810$0
Total Invoice$68,350$70,526$101,179$42,287
Adjustments for Features-6140-3,862-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,736$70,526$97,317$42,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$29,581$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSRoutan
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,455$10,795$14,945$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0$4,150$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6140-3,862-264

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20162011
ModelCLSRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.2 in121.2 in
Length194.5 in202.5 in
Width74.1 in76.9 in
Height55.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested170045%
Total Not Requested205055%

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