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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: $32,290

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $24,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,866

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $22,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $44,600 $55,800 $90,100
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $41,478 $51,894 $83,793
Premium Package 2,325        
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Cargo tray 95   160 160 160
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 245 245 245
Obstacle detection, front 200        
Power-folding mirrors 180        
Cargo area partition net   50      
Class III trailer hitch     530 530 530
Premium II Package     6,600 6,600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     770 770  
Leather seating surfaces     1,995 1,995  
Heated front seats     720    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Premium Package 2,139        
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Cargo tray 88   149 149 149
Roof rack crossbars 180 180 228 228 228
Obstacle detection, front 184        
Power-folding mirrors 166        
Cargo area partition net   46      
Class III trailer hitch     493 493 493
Premium II Package     6,138 6,138  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     716 716  
Leather seating surfaces     1,855 1,855  
Heated front seats     670    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Options (change) 3,390 640 11,740 11,020 935
Options (change) 3,121 590 10,919 10,249 870
Destination 1,120 1,120 875 875 875
Total Price $32,415 $32,290 $57,215 $67,695 $91,910
Total Invoice $30,890 $30,866 $53,272 $63,018 $85,538

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,402
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20
Total Price$32,415$32,290$57,215$67,695$91,910
Adjustments for Features00-4,300-6,350-9,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,415$32,290$52,915$61,345$82,285
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0$8,430$29,370
Total Invoice$30,890$30,866$53,272$63,018$85,538
Adjustments for Features00-4,004-5,911-8,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,890$30,866$49,268$57,107$76,580
Cost Above Minimum$24$0$0$7,839$27,312

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Cargo tray$40 $40$40$40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
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$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $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$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,090$9,390$11,440$14,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,300$6,350$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,004-5,911-8,958

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

Model Year20182009
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 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,706 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 in55.9 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 in56.2 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
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

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 M-Class ML350 / ML320

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested211553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185047%
Total Not Requested211553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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