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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $46,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $43,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,049 $69,890 $101,277
Premium Package 3,995    
Safety Package 595    
Sunroof 585    
Folding second row seats   440  
Premium Package 3,396    
Safety Package 506    
Sunroof 498    
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 5,175 440 0
Options (change) 4,400 409 0
Destination 615 995 995
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $76,585 $109,895
Total Invoice $27,464 $71,294 $102,272

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,103
Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,090$76,585$109,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,375-13,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$67,210$96,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,560
Total Invoice$27,464$71,294$102,272
Adjustments for Features0-8,727-12,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$62,567$90,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,490

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200620182018
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,320$12,695$16,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,375$13,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,727-12,215

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20062018
ModelEscapeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in113.2 in
Length174.9 in194.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height69.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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