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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: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $30,602 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,090 1,090 1,090
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Wood trim       0
Panoramic sunroof 945 1,014 1,014 1,014
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 995 12,720 12,720 9,920
Options (change) 945 11,831 11,831 9,227
Destination 995 875 875 875
Total Price $34,035 $48,395 $51,615 $51,370
Total Invoice $32,542 $45,070 $48,065 $47,837

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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: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,279
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
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$48,395$51,615$51,370
Adjustments for Features-7850-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$48,395$49,915$51,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$32,542$45,070$48,065$47,837
Adjustments for Features-7510-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,791$45,070$46,482$47,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, side$100   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$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
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,755$4,970$6,670$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510-1,583-186

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

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in108.7 in
Length178.1 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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