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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: $41,865

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,999

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $4,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $29,900 $47,450
Base Invoice $42,465 $27,807 $44,129
Multimedia Package   2,370 2,370
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300
Interior Package   1,500 1,500
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Blind spot warning system   550 550
Rear spoiler   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Multimedia Package   2,204 2,204
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139
Interior Package   1,395 1,395
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Blind spot warning system   512 512
Rear spoiler   279 279
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Options (change) 0 11,040 10,190
Options (change) 0 10,267 9,476
Destination 820 925 925
Total Price $45,100 $41,865 $58,565
Total Invoice $43,285 $38,999 $54,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $433
Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,100$41,865$58,565
Adjustments for Features-4,0150-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,085$41,865$55,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,075
Total Invoice$43,285$38,999$54,530
Adjustments for Features-3,8530-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,432$38,999$52,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,087

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201220142014
ModelRoutanCLACLA
TrimSEL PremiumCLA250CLA45 AMG
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  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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  
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, front $150$150
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  
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 
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 
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  
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,005$6,990$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8530-2,444

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20122014
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

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