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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: $36,695

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $78,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $73,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,080 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
Base Invoice $30,687 $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395        
Semi-automated parking system 395        
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036        
Semi-automated parking system 336        
Options (change) 2,790 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,372 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $36,695 $114,975 $153,375 $162,175 $213,975
Total Invoice $33,884 $106,988 $142,770 $151,066 $199,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,952
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp 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$36,695$114,975$153,375$162,175$213,975
Adjustments for Features0-9,835-12,535-15,785-16,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$105,140$140,840$146,390$197,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,700$41,250$92,025
Total Invoice$33,884$106,988$142,770$151,066$199,205
Adjustments for Features0-9,152-11,668-14,704-15,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$97,836$131,102$136,362$183,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,266$38,526$85,719

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

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelEscapeCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
TrimHybrid LimitedCL550CL63 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 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
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
Semi-automated parking system$500    
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25    
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$200
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
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 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100
Compass$0    
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$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$4,385$14,220$16,920$20,170$21,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,835$12,535$15,785$16,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,152-11,668-14,704-15,650

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,255 lb.4,620 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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