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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $63,050
Base Invoice $42,465 $58,637
Premium 1 Package   3,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
AC power outlet   115
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Premium 1 Package   3,441
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
AC power outlet   107
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 0 7,785
Options (change) 0 7,242
Destination 820 995
Total Price $45,100 $71,830
Total Invoice $43,285 $66,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,876
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,100$71,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$69,990
Total Invoice$43,285$66,874
Adjustments for Features0-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$65,161

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE400
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,680$11,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanE-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in115.7 in
Length202.5 in194.2 in
Width76.9 in73.7 in
Height68.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 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 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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