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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $38,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $36,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $24,879 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Premium Package 1,195      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695      
Sunroof 995      
Interior ambient lighting 295      
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Premium Package 1,016      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291      
Sunroof 846      
Interior ambient lighting 251      
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 5,180 440 440 0
Options (change) 4,404 409 409 0
Destination 695 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,380 $68,265 $75,465 $108,725
Total Invoice $26,978 $63,551 $70,247 $101,179

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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: $32,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,020
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,380$68,265$75,465$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-8,405-12,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$62,300$67,060$95,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760$33,595
Total Invoice$26,978$63,551$70,247$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,553-7,824-11,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,978$57,998$62,423$89,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$31,241

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$9,355$11,795$16,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965$8,405$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,553-7,824-11,940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in113.2 in
Length174.7 in194.5 in
Width71.1 in74.1 in
Height67.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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