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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: $31,550

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $42,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $38,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $65,751 $89,559
Premium Package 2,325      
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140 1,140
Premium Package 2,139      
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060 1,060
Options (change) 2,525 0 1,140 1,140
Options (change) 2,323 0 1,060 1,060
Destination 1,120 1,120 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $31,550 $31,650 $74,015 $100,915
Total Invoice $30,092 $30,276 $68,986 $94,094

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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: $38,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,891
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,550$31,650$74,015$100,915
Adjustments for Features0-50-4,295-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$31,600$69,720$94,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$25,200
Total Invoice$30,092$30,276$68,986$94,094
Adjustments for Features0-48-4,003-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,092$30,228$64,983$88,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$136$0$23,521

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

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectCLSCLS
TrimXLTTitaniumCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$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$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,000$10,245$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$4,295$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48-4,003-5,590

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

Model Year20182009
ModelTransit ConnectCLS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in112.4 in
Length189.7 in193.0 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height72.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 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 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.9 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 control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested245087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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