Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2009

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,475

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $19,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,455

Volkswagen Routan SEL   
Difference: $18,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRoutan
TrimR350R500SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $33,600
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $31,323
Sunroof 1,490 1,490  
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Power liftgate 520 520  
Heated second row seats 1,190 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000  
Trim Pack 3     600
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,625
Premium Package     4,900
Sunroof 1,386 1,386  
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Power liftgate 484 484  
Heated second row seats 1,107 642  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790  
Trim Pack 3     530
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.     2,314
Premium Package     4,538
Options (change) 13,180 11,405 8,125
Options (change) 12,260 10,608 7,382
Destination 775 775 750
Total Price $61,955 $67,680 $42,475
Total Invoice $57,675 $63,028 $39,455

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,778
Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRoutan
TrimR350R500SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine268hp V6302hp V8251hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$61,955$67,680$42,475
Adjustments for Features-475-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,480$66,730$42,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0
Total Invoice$57,675$63,028$39,455
Adjustments for Features-442-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,233$62,143$39,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelR-ClassR-ClassRoutan
TrimR350R500SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,740$8,215$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-442-8850

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

Model Year20062009
ModelR-ClassRoutan
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase126.6 in121.2 in
Length203.0 in202.5 in
Width75.7 in76.9 in
Height65.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in64.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested46548%
Total Not Requested50052%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Rear Seat Entertainment Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested96546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested247565%
Total Not Requested135035%

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