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

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE400SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $63,050 $44,280
Base Invoice $58,637 $42,465
Premium 1 Package 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 620  
Special order charge 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
AC power outlet 115  
Premium 1 Package 3,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 577  
Special order charge 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
AC power outlet 107  
Options (change) 7,785 0
Options (change) 7,242 0
Destination 995 820
Total Price $71,830 $45,100
Total Invoice $66,874 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,876
Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE400SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine329hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$71,830$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,990$45,100
Total Invoice$66,874$43,285
Adjustments for Features-1,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,161$43,285

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE400SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,520$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7130

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase115.7 in121.2 in
Length194.2 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in76.9 in
Height57.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
35.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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