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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanR-Class
TrimSEL PremiumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $52,690
Base Invoice $42,465 $49,002
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Xenon HID headlights   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Blind spot warning system   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Xenon HID headlights   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Blind spot warning system   558
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 0 12,995
Options (change) 0 12,087
Destination 820 875
Total Price $45,100 $66,560
Total Invoice $43,285 $61,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,446
Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanR-Class
TrimSEL PremiumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-19
Total Price$45,100$66,560
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$66,310
Total Invoice$43,285$61,964
Adjustments for Features0-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$61,731

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

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanR-Class
TrimSEL PremiumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
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 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233

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

Model Year20122012
ModelRoutanR-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in126.6 in
Length202.5 in203.1 in
Width76.9 in77.1 in
Height68.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested162572%
Total Not Requested62528%

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