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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: $32,615

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $24,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $21,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $47,270 $58,800 $96,100
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $43,961 $54,684 $89,373
Premium Package 2,325        
Trailer Towing Package 395 395      
Cargo tray 95   100 100 100
Blind spot warning system 575 575      
Obstacle detection, front 200        
Cargo area partition net   50      
Premium 1 Package     3,700 3,700  
Lane departure warning     850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Class III trailer hitch     550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Premium Package 2,139        
Trailer Towing Package 364 364      
Cargo tray 88   93 93 93
Blind spot warning system 529 529      
Obstacle detection, front 184        
Cargo area partition net   46      
Premium 1 Package     3,441 3,441  
Lane departure warning     791 791  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Class III trailer hitch     512 512 512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Options (change) 3,590 1,020 8,510 8,510 650
Options (change) 3,304 939 7,916 7,916 605
Destination 1,120 1,120 905 905 905
Total Price $32,615 $32,670 $56,685 $68,215 $97,655
Total Invoice $31,073 $31,215 $52,782 $63,505 $90,883

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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: $19,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,915
Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$32,615$32,670$56,685$68,215$97,655
Adjustments for Features00-4,075-6,425-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$32,670$52,610$61,790$85,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0$9,180$33,095
Total Invoice$31,073$31,215$52,782$63,505$90,883
Adjustments for Features00-3,794-5,981-11,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,073$31,215$48,988$57,524$79,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$8,536$30,774

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

Model Year20182018201320132013
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumML350ML550ML63 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
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
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   
Roof rails$250$250   
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  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards   $350 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,565$5,565$9,640$11,990$17,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,075$6,425$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,794-5,981-11,121

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

Model Year20182013
ModelTransit ConnectM-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in114.8 in
Length189.7 in189.1 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height72.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,752 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 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft371.0 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 support0Yes
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

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested66532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested66532%

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%

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