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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: $32,945

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $18,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,468

Ford Transit Connect Titanium   
Difference: $16,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $27,905 $30,530
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $26,649 $29,156
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760 275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Glass roof panel(s) 500 500 500 1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,550  
SYNC 3 Package       875  
Obstacle detection, front       200  
Power-folding mirrors       180  
Alloy wheels       495  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707 254  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Glass roof panel(s) 465 465 465 1,192 1,192
Leather seating surfaces 716     1,427  
SYNC 3 Package       805  
Obstacle detection, front       184  
Power-folding mirrors       166  
Alloy wheels       456  
Options (change) 8,460 7,690 5,100 4,870 1,295
Options (change) 7,869 7,153 4,744 4,484 1,192
Destination 875 875 875 1,120 1,120
Total Price $51,835 $63,365 $73,475 $33,895 $32,945
Total Invoice $48,269 $58,992 $68,394 $32,253 $31,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,575
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$51,835$63,365$73,475$33,895$32,945
Adjustments for Features-5,715-6,865-7,9900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,120$56,500$65,485$33,895$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,365$1,050$0
Total Invoice$48,269$58,992$68,394$32,253$31,468
Adjustments for Features-5,322-6,391-7,4370-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,947$52,601$60,957$32,253$31,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,654$18,010$881$0

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

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelSLKSLKSLKTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGXLTTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
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  
Curve control   $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
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$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $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$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$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 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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 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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,720$12,870$13,995$6,005$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$6,865$7,990$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,322-6,391-7,4370-96

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

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKTransit Connect
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase95.7 in120.6 in
Length162.8 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height51.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
6.458.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

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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