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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: $13,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,025

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $11,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,250 $29,250 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $24,115 $27,935 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Leather Comfort Package 1,595        
Technology Package 1,395        
Navigation system 795 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,050 1,050 1,050
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
iPod integration     375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
Leather Comfort Package 1,515        
Technology Package 1,325        
Navigation system 755 755      
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,420 976 976 976
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669
iPod integration     349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
Options (change) 5,280 2,290 10,845 10,845 7,345
Options (change) 5,015 2,175 10,084 10,084 6,829
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $31,425 $32,435 $44,620 $46,370 $47,220
Total Invoice $30,025 $31,005 $41,556 $43,184 $43,974

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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: $14,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,142
Model Year20172017200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4179hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,425$32,435$44,620$46,370$47,220
Adjustments for Features-1,235-2,7100-1,175-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$29,725$44,620$45,195$46,995
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0$575$2,375
Total Invoice$30,025$31,005$41,556$43,184$43,974
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,5910-1,094-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,845$28,414$41,556$42,090$43,764
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$0$534$2,208

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

Model Year20172017200920092009
ModelEscapeEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimSETitaniumC300 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   
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
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   
Aux input  $50$50$50
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   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$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$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150   
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
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   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,130$4,420$5,595$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$2,710$0$1,175$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,180-2,5910-1,094-210

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

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,553 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft312.4 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 seat100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%
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 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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
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 seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
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 seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested137554%

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 slot25No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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