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

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $44,280 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $42,465 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Options (change) 0 9,720 5,560 3,770
Options (change) 0 9,040 5,171 3,507
Destination 820 925 925 925
Total Price $45,100 $57,645 $65,685 $77,295
Total Invoice $43,285 $53,675 $61,152 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,673
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine283hp V6241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$45,100$57,645$65,685$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-770-570-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$56,875$65,115$76,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,200
Total Invoice$43,285$53,675$61,152$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-717-531-1,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$52,958$60,621$70,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,663$17,856

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelRoutanSLKSLKSLK
TrimSEL PremiumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
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
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, third row seats$150   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,180$12,950$12,750$13,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$770$570$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-717-531-1,136

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelRoutanSLK
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase121.2 in95.7 in
Length202.5 in162.8 in
Width76.9 in71.5 in
Height68.9 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested51534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested176575%
Total Not Requested60025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested126588%
Total Not Requested17512%

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