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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKRoutan
TrimGLK250GLK350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $38,980 $37,480 $44,280
Base Invoice $36,251 $34,856 $42,465
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450  
Leather Package 2,100 2,100  
Lane departure warning 850 850  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 750 750  
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear spoiler 410 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,250 1,250  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209  
Leather Package 1,953 1,953  
Lane departure warning 791 791  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Heated front seats 698 698  
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear spoiler 381 381  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,163 1,163  
Options (change) 15,230 15,230 0
Options (change) 14,167 14,167 0
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $55,135 $53,635 $45,100
Total Invoice $51,343 $49,948 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,108
Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKRoutan
TrimGLK250GLK350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19225/65-17
Total Price$55,135$53,635$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1,7000-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,435$53,635$44,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$51,343$49,948$43,285
Adjustments for Features-1,5830-633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,760$49,948$42,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201420142012
ModelGLKGLKRoutan
TrimGLK250GLK350SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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
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 air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
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 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $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 
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-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,630$8,930$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830-633

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelGLKRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in121.2 in
Length178.3 in202.5 in
Width74.3 in76.9 in
Height66.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
23.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested122551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested122551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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