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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: $33,150

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $11,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,729

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $10,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Navigation system 795 795      
Package 302A 1,895        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,050 1,050 1,050
Leather seating surfaces   895 1,570 1,570 1,570
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Navigation system 694 694      
Package 302A 1,654        
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217 976 976 976
Leather seating surfaces   781 1,460 1,460 1,460
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Options (change) 4,085 3,085 10,845 10,845 8,695
Options (change) 3,565 2,692 10,084 10,084 8,085
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $33,150 $34,350 $44,620 $46,370 $48,570
Total Invoice $30,729 $31,908 $41,556 $43,184 $45,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,949
Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,150$34,350$44,620$46,370$48,570
Adjustments for Features-1,210-1,7100-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$32,640$44,620$45,195$47,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$575$2,500
Total Invoice$30,729$31,908$41,556$43,184$45,230
Adjustments for Features-1,122-1,5880-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,607$30,320$41,556$42,090$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$713$0$534$2,324

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

Model Year20132013200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$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   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,030$4,320$5,495$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$1,710$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,122-1,5880-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20132009
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in108.7 in
Length178.1 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1975100%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested72547%
Total Not Requested81553%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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