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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: $37,530

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $33,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,822

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $31,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimTitaniumGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $55,900
Base Invoice $27,300 $51,987
Technology Package 1,495  
Class II trailer hitch 435  
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 160
2.0L I4 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Class IV trailer hitch   510
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key   1,110
iPod integration   375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Technology Package 1,305  
Class II trailer hitch 379  
Navigation system 694  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo tray 79 149
2.0L I4 1,115  
AWD 1,632  
Panoramic sunroof 1,305  
Class IV trailer hitch   474
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Proximity key   1,032
iPod integration   349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 7,390 14,075
Options (change) 6,627 13,089
Destination 895 875
Total Price $37,530 $70,850
Total Invoice $34,822 $65,951

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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: $29,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,191
Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimTitaniumGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$37,530$70,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,530$66,620
Total Invoice$34,822$65,951
Adjustments for Features0-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,822$62,013

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152008
ModelEscapeGL
TrimTitaniumGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,130$12,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,938

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152008
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.5,280 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 Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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%
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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested4029%
Total Not Requested10071%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested360063%
Total Not Requested209037%

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