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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $80,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,316

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $74,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRoutan
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $122,750 $164,750 $236,250 $36,600
Base Invoice $114,158 $153,218 $219,713 $34,102
Premium Package       5,900
Premium Package       5,464
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,464
Destination 925 925 925 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $123,675 $165,675 $238,875 $43,250
Total Invoice $115,083 $154,143 $222,338 $40,316

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,277
Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRoutan
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12251hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 131940, 24506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20225/65-17
Total Price$123,675$165,675$238,875$43,250
Adjustments for Features-4,825-6,950-13,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,850$158,725$225,025$43,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,875$106,175$0
Total Invoice$115,083$154,143$222,338$40,316
Adjustments for Features-4,490-6,466-12,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,593$147,677$209,447$40,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,084$98,854$0

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

Model Year2017201720172010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassRoutan
TrimS550AMG S63AMG S65SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Animal detection, night  $50 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection, night  $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250$250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Front splitter spoiler $200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents  $0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front row armrests  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,140$19,265$26,165$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$6,950$13,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,490-6,466-12,8910

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

Model Year20172010
ModelS-ClassRoutan
Body2dr Coupe4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase115.9 in121.2 in
Length197.9 in202.5 in
Width74.7 in76.9 in
Height55.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,565 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 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
10.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.4141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested195052%

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