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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,645

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,660

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $2,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $31,062 $47,058
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 0 9,250 8,400
Options (change) 0 8,603 7,812
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $45,100 $43,645 $59,995
Total Invoice $43,285 $40,660 $55,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $581
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$45,100$43,645$59,995
Adjustments for Features-2,1300-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,970$43,645$57,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$43,285$40,660$55,865
Adjustments for Features-2,0440-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,241$40,660$53,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanGLAGLA
TrimSEL PremiumGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,155$9,025$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0440-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGLA
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in173.9 in
Width76.9 in71.0 in
Height68.9 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 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 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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