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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $19,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $16,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,045 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $30,602 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Safe and Smart Package 1,295          
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
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
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Rear spoiler   350 350      
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim           0
Safe and Smart Package 1,230          
Panoramic sunroof 945 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092
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
Heated steering wheel   233 233      
Rear spoiler   326 326      
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,290 14,610 14,610 12,030 10,950 8,360
Options (change) 2,175 13,588 13,588 11,188 10,183 7,774
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $35,330 $54,485 $56,982 $63,755 $77,125 $82,535
Total Invoice $33,772 $50,737 $52,776 $59,357 $71,791 $76,822

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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: $17,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,972
Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,330$54,485$56,982$63,755$77,125$82,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-3,665-4,515-3,190-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,330$52,345$53,317$59,240$73,935$77,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650
Total Invoice$33,772$50,737$52,776$59,357$71,791$76,822
Adjustments for Features0-1,993-3,394-4,204-2,969-4,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,772$48,744$49,382$55,153$68,822$72,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$638$6,409$20,078$23,852

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

Model Year201820162016201620162016
ModelEscapeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimTitaniumC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$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     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, side$100     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50     
Safety key$5     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250     
Second-row under-floor storage$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175     
Wiper de-icer$25     
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   
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
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     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$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     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
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
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
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   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
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$6,280$8,420$9,945$10,795$9,470$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$3,665$4,515$3,190$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,993-3,394-4,204-2,969-4,226

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,553 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

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