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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,540

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $25,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,223

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $24,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimXLTTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,710 $29,185 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $24,907 $27,216 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Leather Package 1,550            
Automatic headlights 125            
Automatic climate control, front 275            
Trailer Towing Package 395 395          
Navigation Package 1,165 840          
Power-folding mirrors 180            
Alloy wheels 495            
Roof rails 135 135          
Obstacle detection, front 495 495          
Remote start 495 495          
Garmin Map Pilot     625        
Parktronic Package     970 970 970    
Class III trailer hitch     575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     760 760 760 760 760
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370    
Interior Sport Package         1,000    
Leather Package 1,322            
Automatic headlights 107            
Automatic climate control, front 234            
Trailer Towing Package 337 337          
Navigation Package 994 716          
Power-folding mirrors 153            
Alloy wheels 422            
Roof rails 115 115          
Obstacle detection, front 422 422          
Remote start 422 422          
Garmin Map Pilot     581        
Parktronic Package     902 902 902    
Class III trailer hitch     535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     707 707 707 707 707
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274    
Interior Sport Package         930    
Options (change) 5,310 2,360 5,270 4,645 5,395 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 4,528 2,012 4,902 4,321 5,018 1,242 1,242
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $33,015 $32,540 $58,465 $73,390 $69,005 $104,880 $112,030
Total Invoice $30,430 $30,223 $54,443 $68,324 $63,959 $97,609 $104,258

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,359
Model Year2015201520182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimXLTTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$33,015$32,540$58,465$73,390$69,005$104,880$112,030
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,395-9,685-9,510-13,085-13,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,015$32,290$54,070$63,705$59,495$91,795$98,295
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0$9,635$5,425$37,725$44,225
Total Invoice$30,430$30,223$54,443$68,324$63,959$97,609$104,258
Adjustments for Features0-232-4,093-9,016-8,815-12,178-12,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,430$29,991$50,350$59,308$55,144$85,431$91,476
Cost Above Minimum$439$0$0$8,958$4,794$35,081$41,126

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

Model Year2015201520182018201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimXLTTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Curve control$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Class I trailer hitch$150$150     
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Conversation mirror$25$25     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Steering-linked fog lights $50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0     
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$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$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,750$9,895$15,185$15,010$18,585$19,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,395$9,685$9,510$13,085$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-4,093-9,016-8,815-12,178-12,782

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

Model Year20152018
ModelTransit ConnectGLE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in114.8 in
Length189.7 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height72.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 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 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

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%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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