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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,350

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $18,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $16,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,900 $46,950 $61,500 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $39,897 $43,664 $57,195 $26,649 $29,156
Premium Package 1,200 1,200 1,470 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925    
Navigation system 1,200 1,200      
Entertainment Package 1,700 1,700      
Heated front seats 690 690      
Satellite radio     500    
Premium Package 1,116 1,116 1,367 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642    
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860    
Navigation system 1,116 1,116      
Entertainment Package 1,581 1,581      
Heated front seats 642 642      
Satellite radio     465    
Options (change) 6,405 6,405 3,585 2,325 0
Options (change) 5,957 5,957 3,334 2,139 0
Destination 775 775 775 1,120 1,120
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,080 $54,130 $67,160 $31,350 $31,650
Total Invoice $46,629 $50,396 $62,604 $29,908 $30,276

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,742
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$50,080$54,130$67,160$31,350$31,650
Adjustments for Features-2,125-2,125-4,0250-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,955$52,005$63,135$31,350$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,180$0$100
Total Invoice$46,629$50,396$62,604$29,908$30,276
Adjustments for Features-1,979-1,978-3,7520-191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,650$48,418$58,852$29,908$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,768$14,202$0$177

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

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass   $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
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 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,255$9,255$11,155$7,130$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$2,125$4,025$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,979-1,978-3,7520-191

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

Model Year20062018
ModelSLKTransit Connect
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase95.7 in120.6 in
Length160.7 in189.7 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.558.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

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 audio75No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested237584%
Total Not Requested45016%

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