Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2014 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $33,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142012
ModelGLGLGLGLRoutan
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160 $44,280
Base Invoice $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889 $42,465
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450      
Premium 1 Package 3,680 3,680      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Lane departure warning 875 875      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Proximity key 650 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349      
Premium 1 Package 3,422 3,422      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Lane departure warning 814 814      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Proximity key 605 605      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Options (change) 14,555 14,555 3,200 2,580 0
Options (change) 13,539 13,539 2,977 2,400 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 820
Total Price $78,480 $80,030 $92,725 $121,665 $45,100
Total Invoice $73,054 $74,496 $86,300 $113,214 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,752
Model Year20142014201420142012
ModelGLGLGLGLRoutan
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/65-17
Total Price$78,480$80,030$92,725$121,665$45,100
Adjustments for Features-5,390-5,390-8,105-12,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,090$74,640$84,620$109,035$45,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$11,530$35,945$0
Total Invoice$73,054$74,496$86,300$113,214$43,285
Adjustments for Features-5,017-5,017-7,543-11,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,037$69,479$78,757$101,461$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,442$10,720$33,424$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142014201420142012
ModelGLGLGLGLRoutan
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors    $800
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, third row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console without shifter$150$150$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$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats    $150
Power release, second row seats   $50 
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-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats    $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,180$14,180$16,895$21,420$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$5,390$8,105$12,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,017-5,017-7,543-11,7530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelGLRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in121.2 in
Length201.6 in202.5 in
Width76.4 in76.9 in
Height72.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146563%
Total Not Requested87537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146563%
Total Not Requested87537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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