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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,945

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $76,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $70,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSL550SL63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $103,650 $140,440 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $96,395 $130,609 $26,649 $29,156
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180    
Glass roof panel(s) 2,010 2,010 1,295 1,295
Wood trim   0    
SYNC 3 Package     875  
Automatic climate control, front     275  
Obstacle detection, front     200  
Alloy wheels     495  
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,869 1,869 1,192 1,192
Wood trim   0    
SYNC 3 Package     805  
Automatic climate control, front     254  
Obstacle detection, front     184  
Alloy wheels     456  
Leather seating surfaces     1,427  
Options (change) 3,190 3,190 4,690 1,295
Options (change) 2,966 2,966 4,318 1,192
Destination 875 875 1,120 1,120
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0 0
Total Price $109,015 $147,105 $33,715 $32,945
Total Invoice $101,536 $137,050 $32,087 $31,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,897
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSL550SL63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine382hp V8518hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$109,015$147,105$33,715$32,945
Adjustments for Features-14,295-15,3450-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,720$131,760$33,715$32,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,040$920$0
Total Invoice$101,536$137,050$32,087$31,468
Adjustments for Features-13,314-14,2960-143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,222$122,754$32,087$31,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,532$762$0

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

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelSLSLTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSL550SL63 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$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  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
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$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$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  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $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
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$20,395$21,445$6,100$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,295$15,345$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,314-14,2960-143

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSLTransit Connect
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase100.8 in120.6 in
Length180.4 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
7.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.258.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft3104.2 ft3

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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%
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%

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