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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: $32,125

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $45,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,621

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $41,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $69,890 $101,277
Premium Package 2,325      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 575 575    
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Lane departure warning     875 875
Folding second row seats     440  
Premium Package 2,139      
Second-row buckets 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 529 529    
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Lane departure warning     814 814
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 3,100 575 1,315 875
Options (change) 2,852 529 1,223 814
Destination 1,120 1,120 995 995
Total Price $32,125 $32,225 $77,460 $110,770
Total Invoice $30,621 $30,805 $72,108 $103,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,045
Model Year2018201820182018
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$32,125$32,225$77,460$110,770
Adjustments for Features00-6,920-11,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,125$32,225$70,540$99,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$28,935
Total Invoice$30,621$30,805$72,108$103,086
Adjustments for Features00-6,442-10,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,621$30,805$65,666$92,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$184$0$26,909

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

Model Year2018201820182018
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$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 console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
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 
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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$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$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$5,775$5,775$12,695$17,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,920$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,442-10,511

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

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested257591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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