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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: $29,505

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $34,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,205

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $31,972

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $58,200
Base Invoice $21,789 $54,126
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Cargo Package 295  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Cargo tray 90 160
Running boards 345 650
3.0L V6 1,010  
AWD 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Roof rack crossbars   300
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Cargo Package 251  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Cargo tray 77 149
Running boards 293 604
3.0L V6 919  
AWD 1,592  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Roof rack crossbars   279
Options (change) 5,325 4,490
Options (change) 4,691 4,176
Destination 725 875
Total Price $29,505 $63,565
Total Invoice $27,205 $59,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,800
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16275/55-19
Total Price$29,505$63,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$56,935
Total Invoice$27,205$59,177
Adjustments for Features0-6,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,205$53,005

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeGL
TrimXLTGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,172

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,529 lb.5,280 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%

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