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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,945

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $19,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,456

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $17,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML500
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Package 2,325   6,150  
Trailer Towing Package 395 395    
Obstacle detection, front 200      
Sunroof     1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Class III trailer hitch     490 490
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690
Satellite radio     500 500
Heated front seats     690  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     750 750
Navigation system       1,240
Premium Package 2,139   5,720  
Trailer Towing Package 364 364    
Obstacle detection, front 184      
Sunroof     1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear     698 698
Class III trailer hitch     456 456
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642
Satellite radio     465 465
Heated front seats     642  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     698 698
Navigation system       1,153
Options (change) 2,920 395 11,410 4,420
Options (change) 2,687 364 10,614 4,112
Destination 1,120 1,120 775 775
Total Price $31,945 $32,045 $51,935 $53,695
Total Invoice $30,456 $30,640 $48,357 $49,992

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,931
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML500
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$31,945$32,045$51,935$53,695
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,190-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,945$31,995$48,745$52,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$4,035
Total Invoice$30,456$30,640$48,357$49,992
Adjustments for Features0-48-2,970-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,456$30,592$45,387$49,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$136$0$3,753

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML500
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class I trailer hitch$150$150  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 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
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,875$5,925$9,065$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,190$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48-2,970-852

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182006
ModelTransit ConnectM-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in114.7 in
Length189.7 in188.5 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height72.0 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in40.0 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 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft372.4 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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested27592%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested202554%
Total Not Requested170046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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