Saw the Metris and one of the smaller Mercedes Sprinter models today at the dealer, inside and out. Was surprised I liked the Sprinter better....so much more storage space and height (even on standard height model) inside and a little more refined seeming. Didn't drive either one yet as not ready to pull trigger yet on either but it was interesting.
One irritant is the Sprinter was the last "work model" the dealer had and 2016 vs 2017 on the Metris and they can't even get any 2017 Sprinter's so would have to wait on 2018 models if that was an issue. And yet since the Sprinter is harder to get, they will "deal" less on those, even considering it is a year older. Same stupid lack of cruise control issue.
Sprinter will carry 3,500 lb load vs 2,500 lb on Metris, diesel vs gas...about same mpg either one. Sprinter proven and made in Germany, Metris not around long enough to know long term reliability and made in Spain.
Interestingly, starting with 2019 models there will be a major design change in the Sprinter and they will be manufactured in Ladson, SC.... just west of Charleston. With Boeing, Volvo and now Mercedes Sprinter we are becoming more manufacturing oriented around here. Doesn't do me any good machine sales wise, but just find it interesting.
OTOH, Bose (Wave Radio division) just moved their manufacturing from Ladson, SC to Mexico last year ! Which is surprising they would wait so long to do that....seems like if that was a desirable option they would have done it years ago....maybe competition or technology forced their hand....never see Wave Radio commercials any more, but in their heyday they were priced high enough decent profits were possible "made in America" I guess...now, maybe not.