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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $70,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $63,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassRoutan
TrimG550G63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $114,200 $135,700 $44,280
Base Invoice $106,206 $126,201 $42,465
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $115,125 $136,625 $45,100
Total Invoice $107,131 $127,126 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,236
Model Year201420142012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassRoutan
TrimG550G63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine388hp V8536hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$115,125$136,625$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1,730-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,395$132,995$45,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,600$0
Total Invoice$107,131$127,126$43,285
Adjustments for Features-1,610-3,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,521$123,748$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,227$0

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

Model Year201420142012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassRoutan
TrimG550G63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Chrome brush guard$750$750 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,570$13,470$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,610-3,3780

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

Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in121.2 in
Length183.5 in202.5 in
Width71.8 in76.9 in
Height76.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 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
45.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft3140.6 ft3

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