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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: $35,550

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $33,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,596

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $31,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,625 $55,900
Base Invoice $23,884 $51,987
Limited Luxury Package 1,680  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345  
Navigation system 1,995  
Cargo tray 90 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,670
Running boards 345 510
3.0L V6 1,000  
AWD 1,750  
Premium I Package   6,400
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Limited Luxury Package 1,429  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293  
Navigation system 1,696  
Cargo tray 77 149
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 2,483
Running boards 293 474
3.0L V6 910  
AWD 1,593  
Premium I Package   5,952
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 9,200 11,845
Options (change) 7,987 11,015
Destination 725 875
Total Price $35,550 $68,620
Total Invoice $32,596 $63,877

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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: $26,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,486
Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16265/60-18
Total Price$35,550$68,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$62,395
Total Invoice$32,596$63,877
Adjustments for Features0-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,596$58,082

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimLimitedGL450 / 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 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
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 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$5,920$12,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,795

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102008
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 Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240055%
Total Not Requested199045%

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