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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,125

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $13,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,621

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $11,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $26,649 $29,156
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Premium Package             2,325  
Obstacle detection, front             200  
Blind spot warning system             575 575
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Premium Package             2,139  
Obstacle detection, front             184  
Blind spot warning system             529 529
Options (change) 10,240 9,270 10,240 9,270 7,740 9,080 3,100 575
Options (change) 9,524 8,622 9,524 8,622 7,199 8,445 2,852 529
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 1,120 1,120
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $45,915 $45,365 $49,135 $48,575 $49,190 $70,585 $32,125 $32,225
Total Invoice $42,763 $42,252 $45,758 $45,237 $45,809 $65,825 $30,621 $30,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,308
Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$45,915$45,365$49,135$48,575$49,190$70,585$32,125$32,225
Adjustments for Features-1,945-1,420-3,645-3,120-2,345-2,84500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$43,945$45,490$45,455$46,845$67,740$32,125$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$1,545$1,510$2,900$23,795$0$100
Total Invoice$42,763$42,252$45,758$45,237$45,809$65,825$30,621$30,805
Adjustments for Features-1,811-1,323-3,394-2,906-2,184-2,65300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,952$40,929$42,364$42,331$43,625$63,172$30,621$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$23$0$1,435$1,402$2,696$22,243$0$184

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Curve control      $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire      $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Safety key      $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments      $100 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear HVAC unit      $400$400
Rear wiper      $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Rear spoiler    $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
App support      $0$0
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Conversation mirror      $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors      $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)      $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights       $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)      $0$0
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
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$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$7,720$7,195$9,420$8,895$8,120$8,620$5,775$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$1,420$3,645$3,120$2,345$2,845$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,811-1,323-3,394-2,906-2,184-2,65300

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in120.6 in
Length180.7 in189.7 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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