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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: $37,350

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $10,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,852

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $9,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $34,102 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580 580      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Satellite radio   460 460      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium 3 Package         2,450 2,450
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539 539      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Satellite radio   428 428      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Premium 3 Package         2,279 2,279
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 0 6,955 6,955 5,525 7,620 5,030
Options (change) 0 6,469 6,469 5,139 7,087 4,678
Destination 750 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $37,350 $47,380 $49,887 $58,450 $73,745 $78,755
Total Invoice $34,852 $44,129 $46,178 $54,424 $68,648 $73,307

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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: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,431
Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$37,350$47,380$49,887$58,450$73,745$78,755
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,525-3,225-3,640-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,185$47,380$48,362$55,225$70,105$74,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$7,845$22,725$27,035
Total Invoice$34,852$44,129$46,178$54,424$68,648$73,307
Adjustments for Features-1540-1,412-3,003-3,388-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,698$44,129$44,766$51,421$65,260$69,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$637$7,292$21,131$25,138

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

Model Year201020172017201720172017
ModelRoutanC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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
Sunshades, third row$125     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Conversation mirror$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150     
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,770$9,605$11,130$12,830$13,245$13,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0$1,525$3,225$3,640$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1540-1,412-3,003-3,388-4,040

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

Model Year20102017
ModelRoutanC-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.8 in
Length202.5 in184.5 in
Width76.9 in71.3 in
Height68.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.2 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109071%
Total Not Requested45029%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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