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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,490

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,783

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,370 $33,600 $35,300 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $30,022 $31,248 $32,829 $36,968 $53,336
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395        
Premium 1 Package   2,300 2,300    
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650 2,650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590 1,590  
Rearview camera   450 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
iPod integration         375
Wood trim         0
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036        
Premium 1 Package   2,139 2,139    
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464 2,464  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479 1,479  
Rearview camera   418 418 418  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
iPod integration         349
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,395 8,360 8,360 6,060 1,745
Options (change) 2,036 7,774 7,774 5,635 1,623
Destination 725 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,490 $42,835 $44,535 $46,685 $62,070
Total Invoice $29,783 $39,897 $41,478 $43,478 $57,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,962
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7100, 8100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,490$42,835$44,535$46,685$62,070
Adjustments for Features-180-340-1,515-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,310$42,495$43,020$44,895$62,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,400$19,575
Total Invoice$29,783$39,897$41,478$43,478$57,934
Adjustments for Features-165-317-1,411-1,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,618$39,580$40,067$41,811$57,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,231$18,354

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key$5    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,310$5,470$6,645$6,920$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$340$1,515$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-317-1,411-1,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20102010
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in108.7 in
Length174.7 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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