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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: $30,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $27,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $72,000 $95,900
Base Invoice $42,465 $66,960 $89,187
Lane departure warning   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Lane departure warning   791 791
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear spoiler   372  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 0 2,660 1,820
Options (change) 0 2,474 1,693
Destination 820 905 905
Total Price $45,100 $75,565 $98,625
Total Invoice $43,285 $70,339 $91,785

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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: $31,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,110
Model Year201220132013
ModelRoutanCLSCLS
TrimSEL PremiumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
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$75,565$98,625
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,000$75,565$97,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,235
Total Invoice$43,285$70,339$91,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0560-768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,229$70,339$91,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,678

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220132013
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-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
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
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
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
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 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,280$9,180$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0560-768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122013
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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