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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,799

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimHybrid LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,975 $32,050 $49,500
Base Invoice $29,542 $29,807 $46,035
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,650 1,650
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Interior Package   1,535 1,535
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 2,395 6,850 6,850
Options (change) 2,036 6,370 6,370
Destination 725 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $32,095 $39,825 $57,275
Total Invoice $29,303 $37,102 $53,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,447
Model Year200920162016
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimHybrid LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,095$39,825$57,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$37,300$50,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,525
Total Invoice$29,303$37,102$53,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,352-6,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,303$34,750$47,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,574

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920162016
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimHybrid LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,490$7,015$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,352-6,006

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in182.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height67.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

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