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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: $34,145

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $41,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $38,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimSELTitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Package 302A 1,895        
Parking Technology Package 995 995      
Navigation system 795 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395      
Leather seating surfaces   895      
Night Package     300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610    
Lane departure warning     875 875 875
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Premium Package       4,200 3,740
Package 302A 1,654        
Parking Technology Package 868 868      
Navigation system 694 694      
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217      
Leather seating surfaces   781      
Night Package     279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497    
Lane departure warning     814 814 814
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Premium Package       3,906 3,478
Options (change) 5,080 4,080 7,765 7,105 4,615
Options (change) 4,433 3,560 7,222 6,608 4,292
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $34,145 $35,345 $75,590 $82,130 $113,340
Total Invoice $31,597 $32,776 $70,364 $76,446 $105,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,205
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimSELTitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,145$35,345$75,590$82,130$113,340
Adjustments for Features0-500-5,975-7,190-9,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$34,845$69,615$74,940$103,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$5,325$33,810
Total Invoice$31,597$32,776$70,364$76,446$105,471
Adjustments for Features0-464-5,562-6,692-9,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,597$32,312$64,802$69,754$96,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$4,952$31,442

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeCLSCLSCLS
TrimSELTitaniumCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Curve control$50$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
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$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
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$6,405$6,905$12,380$13,595$16,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$5,975$7,190$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-5,562-6,692-9,227

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132016
ModelEscapeCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in113.2 in
Length178.1 in194.5 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested107557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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