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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: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $22,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,280 $58,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $54,498
Lane departure warning   875
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
AC power outlet   115
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,910
Lane departure warning   814
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Proximity key   605
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
AC power outlet   107
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 0 11,235
Options (change) 0 10,450
Destination 820 925
Total Price $45,100 $70,760
Total Invoice $43,285 $65,873

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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: $23,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,735
Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-17
Total Price$45,100$70,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$68,770
Total Invoice$43,285$65,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$64,020

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

Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanE-Class
TrimSEL PremiumE350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $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
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-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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,255$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,853

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

Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanE-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.2 in113.2 in
Length202.5 in192.7 in
Width76.9 in73.0 in
Height68.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171577%
Total Not Requested50023%

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