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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,620

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,077

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $7,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLACLATransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $26,649 $29,156
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 2,350 2,350 2,325  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Obstacle detection, front     200  
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Remote start     495 495
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 2,186 2,186 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Obstacle detection, front     184  
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Remote start     456 456
Options (change) 7,990 7,990 3,595 1,070
Options (change) 7,431 7,431 3,308 985
Destination 925 925 1,120 1,120
Total Price $41,315 $58,865 $32,620 $32,720
Total Invoice $38,488 $54,810 $31,077 $31,261

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,557
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLACLATransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine208hp I4375hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$41,315$58,865$32,620$32,720
Adjustments for Features-1,990-5,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$53,200$32,620$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0$100
Total Invoice$38,488$54,810$31,077$31,261
Adjustments for Features-1,854-5,27500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,634$49,535$31,077$31,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,901$0$184

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

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelCLACLATransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments  $100 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Color seat belts $0  
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
Interior trim, special color $0  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,290$10,965$5,300$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$5,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,854-5,27500

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

Model Year20172018
ModelCLATransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in120.6 in
Length182.3 in189.7 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height56.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 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
13.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.158.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90079%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90079%
Total Not Requested24021%

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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested270096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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