Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Connect 2018

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,995

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $40,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,434

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $36,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGLGLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $26,649 $29,156
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Premium 1 Package 4,280      
Class IV trailer hitch 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Roof rack crossbars 320 320 195 195
Cargo tray 160 160 95  
Blind spot warning system 600   575  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930   1,550  
Trailer Towing Package     395 395
SYNC 3 Package     875  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Obstacle detection, front     200  
Alloy wheels     495  
Glass roof panel(s)     1,295  
Premium Package       1,755
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Premium 1 Package 3,980      
Class IV trailer hitch 512 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Roof rack crossbars 298 298 180 180
Cargo tray 149 149 88  
Blind spot warning system 558   529  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795   1,427  
Trailer Towing Package     364 364
SYNC 3 Package     805  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Obstacle detection, front     184  
Alloy wheels     456  
Glass roof panel(s)     1,192  
Premium Package       1,614
Options (change) 10,810 1,030 5,950 2,345
Options (change) 10,055 959 5,479 2,158
Destination 875 875 1,120 1,120
Total Price $74,255 $87,205 $34,975 $33,995
Total Invoice $69,120 $81,163 $33,248 $32,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,825
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGLGLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine335hp V8382hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21215/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$74,255$87,205$34,975$33,995
Adjustments for Features-8,660-12,0750-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,595$75,130$34,975$33,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,535$1,190$0
Total Invoice$69,120$81,163$33,248$32,434
Adjustments for Features-8,061-11,2380-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,059$69,925$33,248$32,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,866$1,014$0

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelGLGLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch  $150$150
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
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
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
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, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,175$16,590$4,515$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,660$12,075$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,061-11,2380-200

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGLTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in120.6 in
Length200.6 in189.7 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height72.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested116545%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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