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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: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $58,600 $44,280
Base Invoice $54,498 $42,465
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Lane departure warning 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AC power outlet 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910  
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Lane departure warning 814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Proximity key 605  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AC power outlet 107  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776  
Options (change) 11,235 0
Options (change) 10,450 0
Destination 925 820
Total Price $70,760 $45,100
Total Invoice $65,873 $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: $23,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,735
Model Year20142012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine302hp V6283hp 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$70,760$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,770$45,100
Total Invoice$65,873$43,285
Adjustments for Features-1,8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,020$43,285

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

Model Year20142012
ModelE-ClassRoutan
TrimE350SEL Premium
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 app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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$11,245$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8530

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

Model Year20142012
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.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 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		57.4 ft3140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171577%
Total Not Requested50023%

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