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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,095

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive   
Difference: $43,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,106

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive   
Difference: $38,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $60,185 $63,685
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $57,196 $60,524
Power rear seats 1,515 1,515          
Premium Package 4,500 4,500          
Heated steering wheel 490 490          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500      
Around view cameras 900 900 900        
Heated second row seats 620 620          
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,600        
Power rear seats 1,409 1,409          
Premium Package 4,185 4,185          
Heated steering wheel 456 456          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465      
Around view cameras 837 837 837        
Heated second row seats 577 577          
Warmth and Comfort Package     2,418        
Options (change) 10,775 10,775 5,750 500 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,022 10,022 5,348 465 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 910 910
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $108,300 $104,257 $151,375 $173,875 $229,925 $61,095 $64,595
Total Invoice $100,785 $96,742 $140,844 $161,888 $214,042 $58,106 $61,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,115
Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12280hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24620, 10620, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20275/40-21275/40-21
Total Price$108,300$104,257$151,375$173,875$229,925$61,095$64,595
Adjustments for Features-5,825-5,950-8,725-17,775-18,02500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,475$98,307$142,650$156,100$211,900$61,095$64,595
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,343$57,793$113,593$0$3,500
Total Invoice$100,785$96,742$140,844$161,888$214,042$58,106$61,434
Adjustments for Features-5,421-5,521-8,118-16,550-16,78000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,364$91,221$132,726$145,338$197,262$58,106$61,434
Cost Above Minimum$4,143$0$41,505$54,117$106,041$0$3,328

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassTouaregTouareg
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65V6 ExecutiveTDI Executive
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr 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$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Animal detection, night   $50$50  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Night vision   $1750$1750  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
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$25
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch     $250$250
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150$150
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
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     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$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 bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25  
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$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
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$500
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$200  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100$100  
Heated second row armrests  $100$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$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$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$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75$75
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$75$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$75$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150$150$150  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
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$150$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/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$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
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$13,855$13,980$16,755$25,805$26,055$8,030$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$5,950$8,725$17,775$18,025$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,421-5,521-8,118-16,550-16,78000

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

Model Year20172016
ModelS-ClassTouareg
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in113.9 in
Length206.5 in188.8 in
Width74.8 in76.4 in
Height58.7 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested105039%
Total Not Requested162561%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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