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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: $32,205

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $45,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,734

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $41,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $26,825 $29,300
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $25,618 $27,982
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440      
Automatic headlights     125  
Leather Package     1,550  
Navigation Package     1,165 840
Blind spot warning system     575 575
Alloy wheels     495  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Second-row buckets     0 0
Obstacle detection, front     495 495
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409      
Automatic headlights     115  
Leather Package     1,427  
Navigation Package     1,072 772
Blind spot warning system     529 529
Alloy wheels     456  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Second-row buckets     0 0
Obstacle detection, front     456 456
Options (change) 1,315 875 4,680 1,910
Options (change) 1,223 814 4,309 1,757
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $77,460 $110,770 $32,500 $32,205
Total Invoice $72,108 $103,086 $30,922 $30,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,729
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine402hp V8577hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$77,460$110,770$32,500$32,205
Adjustments for Features-7,395-11,7700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,065$99,000$32,500$31,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,935$545$0
Total Invoice$72,108$103,086$30,922$30,734
Adjustments for Features-6,884-10,9540-239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,224$92,132$30,922$30,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,908$427$0

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelCLSCLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SXLTTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
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
Residual heat$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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
Surround sound$250$250  
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 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$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  
Total Value of Features$12,845$17,220$5,450$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$11,770$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,884-10,9540-239

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,159 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

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
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
Compass0Yes
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%
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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