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

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,945

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $75,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $69,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectSLSLSL
TrimXLTTitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $102,600 $139,050 $198,750
Base Invoice $26,649 $29,156 $95,418 $129,316 $184,838
Automatic climate control, front 275        
SYNC 3 Package 875        
Leather seating surfaces 1,550        
Alloy wheels 495        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,295 1,295 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, front 200        
Obstacle detection, rear     1,170 1,170  
Wood trim       0 0
Automatic climate control, front 254        
SYNC 3 Package 805        
Leather seating surfaces 1,427        
Alloy wheels 456        
Glass roof panel(s) 1,192 1,192 1,860 1,860  
Obstacle detection, front 184        
Obstacle detection, rear     1,088 1,088  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,690 1,295 3,170 3,170 0
Options (change) 4,318 1,192 2,948 2,948 0
Destination 1,120 1,120 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600
Total Price $33,715 $32,945 $107,945 $145,695 $202,225
Total Invoice $32,087 $31,468 $100,541 $135,739 $188,313

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,159
Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectSLSLSL
TrimXLTTitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine169hp I4169hp I4382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,715$32,945$107,945$145,695$202,225
Adjustments for Features0-150-12,945-14,295-15,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$32,795$95,000$131,400$187,180
Cost Above Minimum$920$0$0$36,400$92,180
Total Invoice$32,087$31,468$100,541$135,739$188,313
Adjustments for Features0-143-12,057-13,318-14,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,087$31,325$88,484$122,421$174,303
Cost Above Minimum$762$0$0$33,937$85,819

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

Model Year20182018201120112011
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectSLSLSL
TrimXLTTitaniumSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $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
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
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 manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,250$19,045$20,395$21,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$12,945$14,295$15,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-12,057-13,318-14,010

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

Model Year20182011
ModelTransit ConnectSL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase120.6 in100.8 in
Length189.7 in180.4 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height72.0 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft310.2 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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