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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,615

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $25,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,073

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $23,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $48,990 $57,590 $94,990 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $45,561 $53,559 $88,341 $26,649 $29,156
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Premium 1 Package 3,600 3,600      
Lane departure warning 850 850      
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Cargo tray 100 100 100 95  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Trailer Towing Package       395 395
Premium Package       2,325  
Obstacle detection, front       200  
Blind spot warning system       575 575
Cargo area partition net         50
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Premium 1 Package 3,348 3,348      
Lane departure warning 791 791      
Class III trailer hitch 512 512 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Cargo tray 93 93 93 88  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Trailer Towing Package       364 364
Premium Package       2,139  
Obstacle detection, front       184  
Blind spot warning system       529 529
Cargo area partition net         46
Options (change) 8,410 8,410 650 3,590 1,020
Options (change) 7,823 7,823 605 3,304 939
Destination 875 875 875 1,120 1,120
Total Price $58,275 $66,875 $96,515 $32,615 $32,670
Total Invoice $54,259 $62,257 $89,821 $31,073 $31,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,158
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$58,275$66,875$96,515$32,615$32,670
Adjustments for Features-5,400-5,750-11,52500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,875$61,125$84,990$32,615$32,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,250$32,115$0$55
Total Invoice$54,259$62,257$89,821$31,073$31,215
Adjustments for Features-5,028-5,353-10,72600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,231$56,904$79,095$31,073$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,673$29,864$0$142

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 $40
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Class I trailer hitch   $150$150
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
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$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $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  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,990$11,340$17,115$5,590$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$5,750$11,525$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,028-5,353-10,72600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122018
ModelM-ClassTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in120.6 in
Length189.1 in189.7 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height70.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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 Headroom38.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 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
36.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.258.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested51527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested140073%
Total Not Requested51527%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wheel locks25No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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%
Trailer Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Class I trailer hitch150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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