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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,350

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $12,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,852

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $11,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSELGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900
Base Invoice $34,102 $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007
Leather Seating Package   2,050 2,050    
Multimedia Package   2,200   2,200 2,200
Satellite radio   460      
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats   580 580    
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Garmin Map Pilot     625    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310    
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 2,590
Leather Seating Package   1,907 1,907    
Multimedia Package   2,046   2,046 2,046
Satellite radio   428      
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Heated front seats   539 539    
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539
Sunshades, second row   353 353 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Garmin Map Pilot     581    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288    
Wood trim       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 2,409
Options (change) 0 8,470 6,745 7,000 7,970
Options (change) 0 7,877 6,272 6,510 7,412
Destination 750 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,350 $49,515 $57,730 $64,245 $78,865
Total Invoice $34,852 $46,119 $53,758 $59,818 $73,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,763
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSELGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine251hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$37,350$49,515$57,730$64,245$78,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-3,600-5,850-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$47,900$54,130$58,395$71,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,230$10,495$23,715
Total Invoice$34,852$46,119$53,758$59,818$73,414
Adjustments for Features0-1,504-3,352-5,447-6,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,852$44,615$50,406$54,371$66,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,791$9,756$22,050

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLCGLCGLCGLC
TrimSELGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400$1400
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console without shifter $150$150$150$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$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200 $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0 $0$0
Satellite radio $200 $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice recorder$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Conversation mirror$25    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700$700
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,430$10,045$12,030$14,280$15,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$3,600$5,850$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,504-3,352-5,447-6,749

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20102018
ModelRoutanGLC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in113.1 in
Length202.5 in183.3 in
Width76.9 in74.4 in
Height68.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.3 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
141.0 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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