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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,280 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $42,465 $46,314 $52,629
Premium 2 Package   2,450 2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000 4,000
Lane departure warning   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear spoiler   300 300
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Premium 2 Package   2,279 2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720 3,720
Lane departure warning   791 791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear spoiler   279 279
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Options (change) 0 9,290 9,290
Options (change) 0 8,640 8,640
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $45,100 $59,965 $66,755
Total Invoice $43,285 $55,829 $62,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,087
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine283hp V6302hp V6402hp 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)225/65-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$45,100$59,965$66,755
Adjustments for Features-2,6500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$59,965$66,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,390
Total Invoice$43,285$55,829$62,144
Adjustments for Features-2,5430-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,742$55,829$61,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,943

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimSEL PremiumE350E550
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
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
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
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  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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
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-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,455$7,805$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5430-372

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.2 in108.7 in
Length202.5 in185.0 in
Width76.9 in70.3 in
Height68.9 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 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 E-Class (2-door) E350

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 - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

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 - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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