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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $62,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $56,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLRoutan
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $44,280
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $42,465
Wood trim   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $45,100
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $43,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,031
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLRoutan
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12283hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19225/65-17
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$45,100
Adjustments for Features-6,275-10,950-17,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,350$137,275$199,175$45,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$43,285
Adjustments for Features-5,840-10,188-16,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,316$127,726$185,376$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,410$91,060$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelSLSLSLRoutan
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGSEL Premium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
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 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
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 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
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
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,905$22,580$29,180$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,275$10,950$17,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,840-10,188-16,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelSLRoutan
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase101.8 in121.2 in
Length181.8 in202.5 in
Width73.9 in76.9 in
Height51.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
8.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft3140.6 ft3

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