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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,250

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,316

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $3,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $34,102 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033
Premium Package 5,900            
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300    
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970 970
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Wood trim             0
Premium Package 5,464            
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279    
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902 902
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,900 10,490 9,520 10,490 9,520 7,690 9,030
Options (change) 5,464 9,756 8,854 9,756 8,854 7,152 8,398
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,250 $47,215 $46,695 $50,815 $50,295 $50,715 $71,905
Total Invoice $40,316 $43,975 $43,492 $47,323 $46,840 $47,230 $67,056

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,248
Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,250$47,215$46,695$50,815$50,295$50,715$71,905
Adjustments for Features-4,375-5250-2,375-1,850-675-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$46,690$46,695$48,440$48,445$50,040$70,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5$1,750$1,755$3,350$23,990
Total Invoice$40,316$43,975$43,492$47,323$46,840$47,230$67,056
Adjustments for Features-4,078-4890-2,212-1,723-629-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,238$43,486$43,492$45,111$45,117$46,601$65,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6$1,625$1,631$3,115$22,428

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

Model Year2010201420142014201420142014
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Dual power sliding doors$800      
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125      
Power liftgate$350      
Power-adjustable pedals$125      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, third row$125      
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$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      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250      
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200      
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer      $100
Conversation mirror$25      
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000      
Tailgating position, third row seats$50      
Wood trim  $300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$10,080$6,230$5,705$8,080$7,555$6,380$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$525$0$2,375$1,850$675$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,078-4890-2,212-1,723-629-1,142

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

Model Year20102014
ModelRoutanC-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in180.7 in
Width76.9 in69.7 in
Height68.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft312.4 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 outlet100No
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 Requested170045%
Total Not Requested205055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested114087%
Total Not Requested17513%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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