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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,405

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $37,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,354

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $35,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,415 $60,950
Base Invoice $22,712 $56,684
Limited Luxury Package 795  
Sun and Satellite Package 545  
Cargo Package 295  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Running boards 345 660
Class IV trailer hitch   540
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Roof rack crossbars   310
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Limited Luxury Package 676  
Sun and Satellite Package 464  
Cargo Package 251  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Running boards 293 614
Class IV trailer hitch   502
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Roof rack crossbars   288
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Options (change) 2,325 3,020
Options (change) 1,977 2,809
Destination 665 875
Total Price $27,405 $64,845
Total Invoice $25,354 $60,368

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,656
Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA4T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16275/55-19
Total Price$27,405$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,405$58,015
Total Invoice$25,354$60,368
Adjustments for Features0-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,354$54,010

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082010
ModelEscapeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in121.1 in
Length174.7 in200.6 in
Width71.1 in76.0 in
Height67.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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