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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: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,783

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006200620062006
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,370 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $30,022 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395          
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036          
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
Options (change) 2,395 7,745 7,745 7,745 7,745 4,165
Options (change) 2,036 7,204 7,204 7,204 7,204 3,873
Destination 725 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,490 $37,720 $41,470 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690
Total Invoice $29,783 $35,135 $38,623 $42,901 $43,459 $56,587

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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: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,260
Model Year201020062006200620062006
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,490$37,720$41,470$46,070$46,670$60,690
Adjustments for Features-9900-1,225-800-2,025-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$37,720$40,245$45,270$44,645$58,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$20,970
Total Invoice$29,783$35,135$38,623$42,901$43,459$56,587
Adjustments for Features-9080-1,141-745-1,886-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,875$35,135$37,482$42,156$41,573$54,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$19,587

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

Model Year201020062006200620062006
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-compatible player$0     
Media drive$15     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,345$2,355$3,580$3,155$4,380$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-9080-1,141-745-1,886-1,865

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

Model Year20102006
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.9 in
Length174.7 in178.4 in
Width71.1 in68.0 in
Height67.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft312.2 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

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