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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,515

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $53,227

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,507

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $47,826

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Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAtlas
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $48,490
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $46,502
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Around view cameras 900 900 900      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Cargo net           100
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Around view cameras 837 837 837      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Cargo net           80
Options (change) 9,260 9,260 3,770 500 0 100
Options (change) 8,613 8,613 3,507 465 0 80
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $106,785 $102,742 $149,395 $173,875 $229,925 $49,515
Total Invoice $99,376 $95,333 $139,003 $161,888 $214,042 $47,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,423
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAtlas
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12276hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$106,785$102,742$149,395$173,875$229,925$49,515
Adjustments for Features-2,465-2,590-4,865-15,015-15,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,320$100,152$144,530$158,860$214,660$49,515
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,378$58,708$114,508$0
Total Invoice$99,376$95,333$139,003$161,888$214,042$47,507
Adjustments for Features-2,294-2,403-4,527-13,980-14,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,082$92,930$134,476$147,908$199,831$47,507
Cost Above Minimum$4,152$0$41,546$54,978$106,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassAtlas
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Backup collision intervention     $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control     $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch     $250
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails     $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player, remote     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Folding second row seats     $300
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,905$13,030$15,305$25,455$25,705$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$2,590$4,865$15,015$15,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,294-2,403-4,527-13,980-14,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassAtlas
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in117.3 in
Length206.5 in198.3 in
Width74.8 in78.3 in
Height58.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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