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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelGLCGLCRoutan
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $44,280
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $42,465
Premium 2 Package 3,600 2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850  
Heated front seats 580    
Leather Seating Package 1,900 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Special order charge 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850  
Wood trim   0  
Premium 2 Package 3,348 2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791  
Heated front seats 539    
Leather Seating Package 1,767 1,767  
Upholstered instrument panel 326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Special order charge 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 12,370 10,190 0
Options (change) 11,506 9,479 0
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $52,445 $66,015 $45,100
Total Invoice $48,841 $61,461 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,638
Model Year201720172012
ModelGLCGLCRoutan
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/65-17
Total Price$52,445$66,015$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,445$62,665$45,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,220$0
Total Invoice$48,841$61,461$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,119-82
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,841$58,342$43,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,501$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201720172012
ModelGLCGLCRoutan
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,455$13,805$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119-82

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in121.2 in
Length183.3 in202.5 in
Width74.4 in76.9 in
Height64.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
56.5 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested78059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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