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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: $31,425

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $6,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,025

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $5,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Leather Comfort Package 1,595            
Technology Package 1,395            
Navigation system 795 795 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495          
Power driver seat     600 600      
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820 820  
Leather Comfort Package 1,515            
Technology Package 1,325            
Navigation system 755 755 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420          
Power driver seat     558 558      
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763 763  
Options (change) 5,280 2,290 8,345 8,345 7,745 7,745 4,165
Options (change) 5,015 2,175 7,762 7,762 7,204 7,204 3,873
Destination 895 895 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $31,425 $32,435 $38,320 $42,070 $46,070 $46,670 $60,690
Total Invoice $30,025 $31,005 $35,693 $39,181 $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 Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,539
Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4179hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,425$32,435$38,320$42,070$46,070$46,670$60,690
Adjustments for Features-3,600-5,0750-1,225-300-1,525-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$27,360$38,320$40,845$45,770$45,145$59,190
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,870
Total Invoice$30,025$31,005$35,693$39,181$42,901$43,459$56,587
Adjustments for Features-3,440-4,8510-1,141-279-1,420-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,585$26,154$35,693$38,040$42,622$42,039$55,188
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,495

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

Model Year2017201720062006200620062006
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
6-speed manual  $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power liftgate $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app$25$25     
Remote climate control$25$25     
Remote start $150     
Remote start via app$75      
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Curve control$50$50     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Safety key$5$5     
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100     
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers      $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer $25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250     
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Android Auto support$100$100     
App support$0$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
HD radio $50     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,280$3,205$4,430$3,505$4,730$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,600$5,075$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,440-4,8510-1,141-279-1,420-1,399

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

Model Year20172006
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.9 in
Length178.1 in178.4 in
Width72.4 in68.0 in
Height66.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote start via app75No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1625100%

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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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 wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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 wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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