Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008

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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: $19,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $55,950 $86,050
Base Invoice $42,465 $52,034 $80,026
Premium II Package   1,910 1,910
Premium I Package   2,410 1,710
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710  
iPod integration   425 425
Voice control for nav and audio   510 510
Leather seating surfaces   1,550  
Folding third row seats     1,010
Premium II Package   1,777 1,777
Premium I Package   2,241 1,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660  
iPod integration   395 395
Voice control for nav and audio   474 474
Leather seating surfaces   1,442  
Folding third row seats     939
Options (change) 0 7,515 5,565
Options (change) 0 6,989 5,175
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $45,100 $64,340 $95,090
Total Invoice $43,285 $59,898 $88,676

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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: $21,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,413
Model Year201220082008
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6268hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9420, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$45,100$64,340$95,090
Adjustments for Features-1,8750-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,225$64,340$93,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,150
Total Invoice$43,285$59,898$88,676
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,485$59,898$87,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,286

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

Model Year201220082008
ModelRoutanE-ClassE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350 / E320E63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
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 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 air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$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 fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
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  
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  
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,120$8,245$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8000-1,492

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

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanE-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in112.4 in
Length202.5 in192.3 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in59.3 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,046 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

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