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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $42,465 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Premium 2 Package   6,190 2,120 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370    
Interior Sport Package       1,000    
Premium 2 Package   5,757 1,972 1,860    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539 539
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274    
Interior Sport Package       930    
Options (change) 0 11,820 7,750 8,380 3,290 3,290
Options (change) 0 10,994 7,209 7,794 3,060 3,060
Destination 820 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $45,100 $65,015 $76,495 $71,990 $106,835 $113,985
Total Invoice $43,285 $60,535 $71,212 $66,735 $99,427 $106,076

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,770
Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$45,100$65,015$76,495$71,990$106,835$113,985
Adjustments for Features0-515-4,190-3,915-6,640-7,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$64,500$72,305$68,075$100,195$106,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$3,575$35,695$42,195
Total Invoice$43,285$60,535$71,212$66,735$99,427$106,076
Adjustments for Features0-480-3,901-3,629-6,180-6,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$60,055$67,311$63,106$93,247$99,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,256$3,051$33,192$39,237

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201220182018201820182018
ModelRoutanGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Sunshades, third row$125     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
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$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200     
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice recorder$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Conversation mirror$25     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power recliner, third row seats$150     
Power-stowing third row seats$1000     
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50     
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,965$10,480$14,155$13,880$16,605$17,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515$4,190$3,915$6,640$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-480-3,901-3,629-6,180-6,784

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanGLE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in114.8 in
Length202.5 in189.1 in
Width76.9 in75.8 in
Height68.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186542%
Total Not Requested262558%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested167593%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1257%
Total Not Requested167593%

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