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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: $34,035

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $6,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $30,602 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,000 1,000 1,000
Multimedia Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium II Package   2,750 2,750 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550 1,550
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof 945 930 930 930
Multimedia Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium II Package   2,558 2,558 1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660 660 660
iPod integration   349 349 349
Leather seating surfaces   1,442 1,442 1,442
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604 604 604
Options (change) 995 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 945 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 995 825 825 825
Total Price $34,035 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $32,542 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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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: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,720
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,035$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-3,9350-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,100$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$32,542$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-3,7620-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,780$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Obstacle detection, side$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$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   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$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   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
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   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$6,805$2,870$4,045$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7620-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20182008
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
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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested82536%

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%
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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