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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,735

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $27,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,266

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $24,972

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Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectR-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $45,849
Automatic climate control, front 275    
SYNC 3 Package 875    
Trailer Towing Package 395 395  
Alloy wheels 495    
Second-row buckets 0 0  
Cargo tray 95   85
Power-folding mirrors 180    
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195  
Premium 1 Package     3,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,430
Obstacle detection, rear     790
Class II trailer hitch     540
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     740
Roof rack     250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Automatic climate control, front 254    
SYNC 3 Package 805    
Trailer Towing Package 364 364  
Alloy wheels 456    
Second-row buckets 0 0  
Cargo tray 88   79
Power-folding mirrors 166    
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Roof rack crossbars 180 180  
Premium 1 Package     3,674
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,330
Obstacle detection, rear     735
Class II trailer hitch     502
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     688
Roof rack     232
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Options (change) 2,710 590 9,155
Options (change) 2,497 544 8,514
Destination 1,120 1,120 875
Total Price $31,735 $32,240 $59,330
Total Invoice $30,266 $30,820 $55,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,220
Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectR-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/50-19
Total Price$31,735$32,240$59,330
Adjustments for Features0-960-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$31,280$53,835
Cost Above Minimum$455$0$0
Total Invoice$30,266$30,820$55,238
Adjustments for Features0-918-5,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,266$29,902$50,122
Cost Above Minimum$364$0$0

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

Model Year201820182010
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectR-Class
TrimXLTTitaniumR350
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray$40 $40
Class I trailer hitch$150$150 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
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
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,200$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918-5,116

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

Model Year20182010
ModelTransit ConnectR-Class
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in126.6 in
Length189.7 in203.0 in
Width72.2 in75.7 in
Height72.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 R-Class R350

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested96540%

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