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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $34,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $42,465 $69,890 $101,277
Night Package   300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500  
Lane departure warning   875 875
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Night Package   279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465  
Lane departure warning   814 814
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Options (change) 0 2,990 875
Options (change) 0 2,781 814
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $79,135 $110,770
Total Invoice $43,285 $73,666 $103,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,358
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,100$79,135$110,770
Adjustments for Features0-25-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$79,110$106,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,735
Total Invoice$43,285$73,666$103,086
Adjustments for Features0-23-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$73,643$99,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
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
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
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 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,130$11,155$15,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-3,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanCLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in113.2 in
Length202.5 in194.5 in
Width76.9 in74.1 in
Height68.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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