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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,330

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $45,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $42,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,525 $29,000 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $24,735 $27,043 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package 1,165 840    
Leather Package 1,550      
Automatic headlights 125      
Automatic climate control, front 275      
Alloy wheels 495      
Obstacle detection, front 495 495    
Folding second row seats     440  
Navigation Package 994 716    
Leather Package 1,322      
Automatic headlights 107      
Automatic climate control, front 234      
Alloy wheels 422      
Obstacle detection, front 422 422    
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 4,105 1,335 440 0
Options (change) 3,501 1,138 409 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $31,625 $31,330 $76,585 $109,895
Total Invoice $29,231 $29,176 $71,294 $102,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,559
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,625$31,330$76,585$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-300-7,345-11,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,625$31,030$69,240$98,175
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$0$28,935
Total Invoice$29,231$29,176$71,294$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-279-6,838-10,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$28,897$64,456$91,365
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$0$26,909

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,600$12,645$17,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$7,345$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-6,838-10,907

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142018
ModelTransit ConnectCLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in113.2 in
Length189.7 in194.5 in
Width72.2 in74.1 in
Height72.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Compass0Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

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