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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: $32,555

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $30,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,049

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $28,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,670 $26,170 $58,200
Base Invoice $23,035 $24,400 $54,126
Sun and SYNC Package 995    
Cargo Package 295    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395  
Cargo tray 90 90 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,850
Running boards 345 345 650
3.0L V6 1,195 1,195  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Limited Luxury Package   1,780  
Class IV trailer hitch     530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Roof rack crossbars     300
Sun and SYNC Package 846    
Cargo Package 251    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346 336  
Cargo tray 77 77 149
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 1,720
Running boards 293 293 604
3.0L V6 1,088 1,088  
AWD 1,592 1,593  
Limited Luxury Package   1,514  
Class IV trailer hitch     493
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Roof rack crossbars     279
Options (change) 7,060 7,550 4,210
Options (change) 6,189 6,597 3,915
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $32,555 $34,545 $63,285
Total Invoice $30,049 $31,822 $58,916

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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: $24,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,443
Model Year201120112009
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16275/55-19
Total Price$32,555$34,545$63,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$32,395$57,235
Cost Above Minimum$160$0$0
Total Invoice$30,049$31,822$58,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,981-5,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,049$29,841$53,284
Cost Above Minimum$208$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112009
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimXLTLimitedGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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$200
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,005$7,155$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981-5,632

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
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
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested102589%
Total Not Requested12511%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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%

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