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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,125

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $37,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,621

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $34,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $26,649 $29,156
Lane departure warning 875 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Premium Package       2,325  
Obstacle detection, front       200  
Second-row buckets       0 0
Blind spot warning system       575 575
Lane departure warning 814 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Premium Package       2,139  
Obstacle detection, front       184  
Second-row buckets       0 0
Blind spot warning system       529 529
Options (change) 1,315 1,315 875 3,100 575
Options (change) 1,223 1,223 814 2,852 529
Destination 925 925 925 1,120 1,120
Total Price $69,790 $77,090 $110,700 $32,125 $32,225
Total Invoice $64,970 $71,759 $103,016 $30,621 $30,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,272
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$69,790$77,090$110,700$32,125$32,225
Adjustments for Features-4,380-6,720-11,09500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,410$70,370$99,605$32,125$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,960$34,195$0$100
Total Invoice$64,970$71,759$103,016$30,621$30,805
Adjustments for Features-4,077-6,255-10,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,893$65,504$92,691$30,621$30,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,611$31,798$0$184

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

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelCLSCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,755$13,095$17,470$6,375$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$6,720$11,095$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,077-6,255-10,32500

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

Model Year20172018
ModelCLSTransit Connect
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase113.2 in120.6 in
Length194.5 in189.7 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
15.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.3104.2 ft3

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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 control125No
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 Requested257591%
Total Not Requested2509%

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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