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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: $18,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $52,300 $62,000 $82,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $48,639 $57,660 $76,818
Lighting Package   990 990 990
Premium Package   2,950 3,550 3,650
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500    
Sunroof Package (wagon)   1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690    
Satellite radio   500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925 925 925
Proximity key   1,080 1,080 1,080
Power liftgate   520 520 520
Folding third row seats       995
Lighting Package   921 921 921
Premium Package   2,744 3,302 3,395
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395    
Sunroof Package (wagon)   1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642    
Satellite radio   465 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860 860 860
Proximity key   1,004 1,004 1,004
Power liftgate   484 484 484
Folding third row seats       925
Options (change) 0 10,655 9,065 8,660
Options (change) 0 9,910 8,431 8,054
Destination 820 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $45,100 $63,730 $73,140 $93,735
Total Invoice $43,285 $59,324 $68,166 $87,347

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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: $22,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,984
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9420, 12420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$45,100$63,730$73,140$93,735
Adjustments for Features-4,1100-2,925-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,990$63,730$70,215$91,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,485$27,405
Total Invoice$43,285$59,324$68,166$87,347
Adjustments for Features-3,9450-2,726-2,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,340$59,324$65,440$84,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,116$25,600

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

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E500E55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,055$5,945$8,870$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0$2,925$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9450-2,726-2,423

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

Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanE-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in112.4 in
Length202.5 in190.9 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 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 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%
Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested215079%
Total Not Requested57521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested92551%
Total Not Requested90049%

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