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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009200920092009
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $30,687 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,359
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395        
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
iPod integration   375 375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650 650
Wood trim         0
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036        
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
iPod integration   349 349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604 604
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,395 9,795 9,795 6,295 4,725
Options (change) 2,036 9,108 9,108 5,853 4,393
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,300 $43,570 $45,320 $46,170 $64,000
Total Invoice $33,548 $40,580 $42,208 $42,998 $59,727

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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: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year20112009200920092009
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, 7450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,300$43,570$45,320$46,170$64,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-2,410-1,460-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$42,335$42,910$44,710$63,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,375$20,755
Total Invoice$33,548$40,580$42,208$42,998$59,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,245-1,360-849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,548$39,430$39,963$41,638$58,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$533$2,208$19,448

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

Model Year20112009200920092009
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera$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$100 $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$325
CD player$125    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
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$300 $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
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
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$4,595$5,830$7,005$6,055$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$2,410$1,460$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,150-2,245-1,360-849

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

Model Year20112009
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested95038%
Total Not Requested157562%

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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