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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,195

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,235

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $42,465 $30,411 $46,872
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   273  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 0 9,500 8,350
Options (change) 0 8,829 7,765
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $43,195 $59,745
Total Invoice $43,285 $40,235 $55,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,100$43,195$59,745
Adjustments for Features-3,9050-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$43,195$57,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$43,285$40,235$55,632
Adjustments for Features-3,7480-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,537$40,235$53,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,205$8,300$11,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7480-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanCLA
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in182.3 in
Width76.9 in70.0 in
Height68.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in27.1 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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