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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: $32,440

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $7,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimHybrid LimitedCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,975 $32,400 $49,950
Base Invoice $29,542 $30,132 $46,454
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Remote start 345    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625
Interior Package   1,650  
Premium Package   2,350 2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Remote start 293    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581
Interior Package   1,535  
Premium Package   2,186 2,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 2,740 6,825 6,825
Options (change) 2,329 6,347 6,347
Destination 725 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $32,440 $40,150 $57,700
Total Invoice $29,596 $37,404 $53,726

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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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,771
Model Year200920172017
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$32,440$40,150$57,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$36,890$50,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,875
Total Invoice$29,596$37,404$53,726
Adjustments for Features0-3,037-6,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,596$34,367$47,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,902

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year200920172017
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 climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $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
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
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
SD Card slot $25$25
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 rearview mirror$150  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
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$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$4,790$8,050$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,037-6,457

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20092017
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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