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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: $34,185

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,091

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $9,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,505 $32,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $27,664 $30,411 $46,872
Technology Package 1,495    
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Interior Package   1,650  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Rear spoiler   300  
Sunroof, large   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,650
Technology Package 1,395    
Navigation system 742    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Interior Package   1,535  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Rear spoiler   273  
Sunroof, large   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,535
Options (change) 3,785 10,470 9,320
Options (change) 3,532 9,731 8,667
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $34,185 $44,165 $60,715
Total Invoice $32,091 $41,137 $56,534

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,431
Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,185$44,165$60,715
Adjustments for Features0-660-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,185$43,505$57,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,825
Total Invoice$32,091$41,137$56,534
Adjustments for Features0-615-3,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,091$40,522$53,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,860

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201620182018
ModelEscapeCLACLA
TrimTitaniumCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar 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$5,855$6,515$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615-3,152

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20162018
ModelEscapeCLA
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in70.0 in
Height66.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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