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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: $22,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,326

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $20,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $55,950 $86,050 $33,600
Base Invoice $52,034 $80,026 $31,323
Premium I Package 2,410 1,710  
Premium II Package 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
iPod integration 425 425  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550    
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Folding third row seats   1,010  
Trim Pack 3     600
Navigation Package     2,475
Premium Package     4,900
Premium I Package 2,241 1,590  
Premium II Package 1,777 1,777  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
iPod integration 395 395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442    
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Folding third row seats   939  
Trim Pack 3     530
Navigation Package     2,185
Premium Package     4,538
Options (change) 7,515 5,565 7,975
Options (change) 6,989 5,175 7,253
Destination 875 875 750
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $64,340 $95,090 $42,325
Total Invoice $59,898 $88,676 $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: $21,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,223
Model Year200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine268hp V6507hp V8251hp V6
TransmissionT5T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$64,340$95,090$42,325
Adjustments for Features-375-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,965$93,115$42,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,150$0
Total Invoice$59,898$88,676$39,326
Adjustments for Features-349-1,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,549$86,834$39,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,285$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350 / E320E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,995$10,595$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-1,8420

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

Model Year20082009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.4 in121.2 in
Length192.3 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in76.9 in
Height59.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,046 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

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested49035%
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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