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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERoutan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $44,280
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $42,465
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370      
Interior Sport Package     1,000      
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274      
Interior Sport Package     930      
Options (change) 11,820 7,750 8,380 3,290 3,290 0
Options (change) 10,994 7,209 7,794 3,060 3,060 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $65,015 $76,495 $71,990 $106,835 $113,985 $45,100
Total Invoice $60,535 $71,212 $66,735 $99,427 $106,076 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,770
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERoutan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8283hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/65-17
Total Price$65,015$76,495$71,990$106,835$113,985$45,100
Adjustments for Features-515-4,190-3,915-6,640-7,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,500$72,305$68,075$100,195$106,695$45,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,805$3,575$35,695$42,195$0
Total Invoice$60,535$71,212$66,735$99,427$106,076$43,285
Adjustments for Features-480-3,901-3,629-6,180-6,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,055$67,311$63,106$93,247$99,292$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,256$3,051$33,192$39,237$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLERoutan
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors     $800
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshades, third row     $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments     $100
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
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$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system     $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer   $100$100 
Conversation mirror     $25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats     $150
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,480$14,155$13,880$16,605$17,255$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$4,190$3,915$6,640$7,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480-3,901-3,629-6,180-6,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelGLERoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in121.2 in
Length189.1 in202.5 in
Width75.8 in76.9 in
Height70.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
38.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186542%
Total Not Requested262558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested167593%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested167593%

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