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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: $21,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,022

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $20,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $56,200 $33,600
Base Invoice $52,266 $31,323
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625  
AC power outlet 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Trim Pack 3   600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,625
Navigation Package   1,775
Premium Package   4,900
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581  
AC power outlet 107  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Trim Pack 3   530
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.   2,314
Navigation Package   1,567
Premium Package   4,538
Options (change) 8,490 9,900
Options (change) 7,895 8,949
Destination 875 750
Total Price $65,565 $44,250
Total Invoice $61,036 $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: $20,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,372
Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine268hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/65-17
Total Price$65,565$44,250
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,875$44,250
Total Invoice$61,036$41,022
Adjustments for Features-6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,394$41,022

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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-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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,670$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6420

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

Model Year20112009
ModelE-ClassRoutan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.2 in121.2 in
Length192.7 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in76.9 in
Height58.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
20.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161580%
Total Not Requested40020%

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%
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 outlet100Yes
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 Requested232561%
Total Not Requested150039%

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