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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $84,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $79,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybridCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,505 $113,150 $150,250 $157,000 $209,300
Base Invoice $24,879 $105,229 $139,732 $146,010 $194,649
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695        
Premium Package 1,195        
Sunroof 995        
Interior ambient lighting 295        
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291        
Premium Package 1,016        
Sunroof 846        
Interior ambient lighting 251        
Options (change) 5,180 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,404 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 1,000 2,600 2,600
Total Price $29,380 $114,025 $152,125 $160,475 $212,775
Total Invoice $26,978 $106,104 $141,607 $149,485 $198,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,606
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybridCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine133hp I4 H429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionCVTT7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$29,380$114,025$152,125$160,475$212,775
Adjustments for Features0-11,305-14,005-17,255-18,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$102,720$138,120$143,220$194,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,400$40,500$91,775
Total Invoice$26,978$106,104$141,607$149,485$198,124
Adjustments for Features0-10,520-13,037-16,073-17,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$95,584$128,570$133,412$181,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,986$37,828$85,519

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

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybridCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Roof rack$300    
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking $0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,315$14,620$17,320$20,570$21,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,305$14,005$17,255$18,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,520-13,037-16,073-17,021

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

Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeCL-Class
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in116.3 in
Length174.7 in200.6 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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