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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: $32,490

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $41,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,783

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $39,203

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,370 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $30,022 $65,751 $89,559
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Options (change) 2,395 1,140 1,140
Options (change) 2,036 1,060 1,060
Destination 725 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,490 $74,015 $100,915
Total Invoice $29,783 $68,986 $94,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,347
Model Year201020092009
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,490$74,015$100,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,210-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$68,805$94,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,200
Total Invoice$29,783$68,986$94,094
Adjustments for Features0-4,856-6,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,783$64,130$87,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201020092009
ModelEscapeCLSCLS
TrimHybrid LimitedCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,395$8,605$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,856-6,443

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20102009
ModelEscapeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.4 in
Length174.7 in193.0 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 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 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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