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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: $32,700

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,190

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $7,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLACLATransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45XLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $25,618 $27,982
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,650      
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Automatic headlights     125  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Leather Package     1,550  
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Remote start     495 495
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Alloy wheels     495  
Obstacle detection, front     495 495
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,535      
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Automatic headlights     115  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Leather Package     1,427  
Navigation Package     1,072 772
Remote start     456 456
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Alloy wheels     456  
Obstacle detection, front     456 456
Options (change) 7,840 7,840 5,175 2,405
Options (change) 7,291 7,291 4,765 2,213
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,535 $59,235 $32,995 $32,700
Total Invoice $38,697 $55,158 $31,378 $31,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,285
Model Year2018201820162016
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)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$41,535$59,235$32,995$32,700
Adjustments for Features-2,640-6,3150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,895$52,920$32,995$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,025$545$0
Total Invoice$38,697$55,158$31,378$31,190
Adjustments for Features-2,460-5,8800-238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,237$49,278$31,378$30,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,041$426$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
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   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
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
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$7,315$10,990$4,675$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$6,315$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-5,8800-238

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

Model Year20182016
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Obstacle detection, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested97595%
Total Not Requested505%

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