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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: $42,325

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $20,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,326

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $18,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E500E55SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $33,600
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $31,323
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,500 1,500    
Premium Package 2,950 3,550   4,900
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Power liftgate 520 520 520  
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Folding third row seats     995  
Trim Pack 3       600
Navigation Package       2,475
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,395 1,395    
Premium Package 2,744 3,302   4,538
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Power liftgate 484 484 484  
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Folding third row seats     925  
Trim Pack 3       530
Navigation Package       2,185
Options (change) 9,575 7,985 3,930 7,975
Options (change) 8,906 7,427 3,655 7,253
Destination 775 775 775 750
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $62,650 $72,060 $89,005 $42,325
Total Invoice $58,320 $67,162 $82,948 $39,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,954
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E500E55SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8251hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$62,650$72,060$89,005$42,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-775-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,650$69,135$88,230$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,485$25,580$0
Total Invoice$58,320$67,162$82,948$39,326
Adjustments for Features0-2,726-722-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,320$64,436$82,226$37,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,116$23,906$0

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

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E500E55SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
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-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,170$10,095$7,945$9,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$775$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,726-722-1,960

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

Model Year20062009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in121.2 in
Length190.9 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in76.9 in
Height58.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
24.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested72551%
Total Not Requested69049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested135035%

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