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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,295

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $44,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,710

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $40,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $26,649 $29,156
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620     1,550  
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
SYNC 3 Package       875  
Automatic climate control, front       275  
Obstacle detection, front       200  
Alloy wheels       495  
Blind spot warning system       575  
Glass roof panel(s)       1,295  
Remote start       495 495
Premium Package         1,755
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507     1,427  
Trailer Towing Package       364 364
SYNC 3 Package       805  
Automatic climate control, front       254  
Obstacle detection, front       184  
Alloy wheels       456  
Blind spot warning system       529  
Glass roof panel(s)       1,192  
Remote start       456 456
Premium Package         1,614
Options (change) 9,165 575 575 6,155 2,645
Options (change) 8,525 535 535 5,667 2,434
Destination 925 925 925 1,120 1,120
Total Price $78,790 $95,350 $125,600 $35,180 $34,295
Total Invoice $73,341 $88,741 $116,873 $33,436 $32,710

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,946
Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21215/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$78,790$95,350$125,600$35,180$34,295
Adjustments for Features-10,660-14,850-19,0000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,130$80,500$106,600$35,180$34,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,370$38,470$1,135$0
Total Invoice$73,341$88,741$116,873$33,436$32,710
Adjustments for Features-9,923-13,821-17,6800-238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,418$74,920$99,193$33,436$32,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,502$35,775$964$0

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

Model Year20172017201720182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63XLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
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  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
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
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40  
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
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$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
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, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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 release, second row seats  $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,910$20,100$24,250$5,250$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,660$14,850$19,000$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,923-13,821-17,6800-238

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

Model Year20172018
ModelGLSTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in120.6 in
Length202.0 in189.7 in
Width76.1 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft358.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested130053%
Total Not Requested114047%

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%
Remote start
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Alarm100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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 support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect Titanium

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