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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: $36,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $42,465 $68,820 $92,116
Premium Package 1   4,070 3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Premium Package 1   3,785 3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 0 5,250 4,490
Options (change) 0 4,882 4,119
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $45,100 $81,425 $107,015
Total Invoice $43,285 $75,877 $99,710

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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: $37,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,936
Model Year201220112011
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,100$81,425$107,015
Adjustments for Features-1,4000-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$81,425$105,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,990
Total Invoice$43,285$75,877$99,710
Adjustments for Features-1,3440-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,941$75,877$98,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,342

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220112011
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$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$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,355$8,955$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3440-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122011
ModelRoutanCLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in112.4 in
Length202.5 in193.0 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.3 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 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested112561%
Total Not Requested72539%

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