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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: $37,475

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $36,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,675

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $34,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimSELTitaniumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $61,950
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $57,614
Parking Technology Package 995 995  
Package 302A 1,895    
Class II trailer hitch 395 395  
Navigation system 795 795  
Cargo tray 90 90 160
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895 1,930
Lighting Package     985
Premium 1 Package     4,280
Obstacle detection, rear     800
Class IV trailer hitch     550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Roof rack crossbars     320
Blind spot warning system     600
Proximity key     1,140
Parking Technology Package 868 868  
Package 302A 1,654    
Class II trailer hitch 345 345  
Navigation system 694 694  
Cargo tray 79 79 149
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781 1,795
Lighting Package     916
Premium 1 Package     3,980
Obstacle detection, rear     744
Class IV trailer hitch     512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Roof rack crossbars     298
Blind spot warning system     558
Proximity key     1,060
Options (change) 8,410 6,315 11,485
Options (change) 7,511 5,616 10,682
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $37,475 $37,580 $74,310
Total Invoice $34,675 $34,832 $69,171

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,050
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimSELTitaniumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19275/55-19
Total Price$37,475$37,580$74,310
Adjustments for Features0-500-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$37,080$69,205
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$34,675$34,832$69,171
Adjustments for Features0-463-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,675$34,369$64,419
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeGL
TrimSELTitaniumGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,505$8,005$12,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-4,752

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20132011
ModelEscapeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in121.1 in
Length178.1 in200.6 in
Width72.4 in76.0 in
Height66.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%

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 - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested210080%
Total Not Requested51520%

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