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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: $34,145

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $16,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Parking Technology Package 995 995          
Package 302A 1,895            
Navigation system 795 795          
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces   895          
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Multimedia Package     2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package     970 970 970 970 970
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Power trunk closer     250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350      
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
Parking Technology Package 868 868          
Package 302A 1,654            
Navigation system 694 694          
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces   781          
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Multimedia Package     2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package     902 902 902 902 902
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Power trunk closer     233 233 233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669
Rear spoiler     326 326      
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,080 4,080 12,110 12,110 9,780 8,700 6,110
Options (change) 4,433 3,560 11,263 11,263 9,096 8,091 5,682
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $34,145 $35,345 $51,985 $54,482 $61,505 $74,875 $80,285
Total Invoice $31,597 $32,776 $48,412 $50,451 $57,265 $69,699 $74,730

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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: $14,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,844
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,145$35,345$51,985$54,482$61,505$74,875$80,285
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,190-4,715-5,665-4,340-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$34,845$48,795$49,767$55,840$70,535$74,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$972$7,045$21,740$25,800
Total Invoice$31,597$32,776$48,412$50,451$57,265$69,699$74,730
Adjustments for Features0-464-2,971-4,366-5,274-4,040-5,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,597$32,312$45,441$46,085$51,991$65,659$69,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$644$6,550$20,218$23,993

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

Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSELTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Eco accelerator   $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate$350$350     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150$150     
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Curve control$50$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300$300     
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50     
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,405$8,095$9,620$10,570$9,245$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,190$4,715$5,665$4,340$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-2,971-4,366-5,274-4,040-5,296

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

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.8 in
Length178.1 in184.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested132567%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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