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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: $44,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $17,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $16,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $48,600 $56,300 $85,750 $33,600
Base Invoice $45,198 $52,359 $79,748 $31,323
Rear Seat Package 430 430    
Premium 1 Package 3,950 4,400 2,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,880 1,880  
Trim Pack 3       600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.       2,625
Navigation Package       1,775
Premium Package       4,900
Rear Seat Package 400 400    
Premium 1 Package 3,674 4,092 2,325  
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232 2,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479      
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884 884  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,748 1,748  
Trim Pack 3       530
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.       2,314
Navigation Package       1,567
Premium Package       4,538
Options (change) 12,220 11,080 7,730 9,900
Options (change) 11,365 10,304 7,189 8,949
Destination 875 875 875 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $61,695 $68,255 $96,055 $44,250
Total Invoice $57,438 $63,538 $89,512 $41,022

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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: $18,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,413
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8251hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$61,695$68,255$96,055$44,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,925-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,695$66,555$94,130$43,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$32,435$0
Total Invoice$57,438$63,538$89,512$41,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-1,794-997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,438$61,955$87,718$40,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,517$30,280$0

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

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350E550E63 AMGSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150 
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$10,305$10,530$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,925$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-1,794-997

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

Model Year20102009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in121.2 in
Length191.7 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height57.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 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
15.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.983.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested131563%
Total Not Requested77537%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested104073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 Requested260068%
Total Not Requested122532%

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