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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,277

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanGLK
TrimSEL PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $37,900
Base Invoice $42,465 $35,247
Multimedia Package   2,970
Premium 1 Package   3,450
Lighting Package   1,290
Leather Package   1,850
Lane departure warning   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Interior ambient lighting   310
Rear spoiler   410
Proximity key   650
Heated front seats   750
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,250
Multimedia Package   2,762
Premium 1 Package   3,209
Lighting Package   1,200
Leather Package   1,721
Lane departure warning   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Interior ambient lighting   288
Rear spoiler   381
Proximity key   605
Heated front seats   698
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,163
Options (change) 0 15,470
Options (change) 0 14,390
Destination 820 925
Total Price $45,100 $54,295
Total Invoice $43,285 $50,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,102
Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanGLK
TrimSEL PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-19
Total Price$45,100$54,295
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,240$54,295
Total Invoice$43,285$50,562
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,460$50,562

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanGLK
TrimSEL PremiumGLK350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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, second row$125 
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
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,915$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20122015
ModelRoutanGLK
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in108.5 in
Length202.5 in178.3 in
Width76.9 in74.3 in
Height68.9 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 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 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested122551%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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