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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: $35,800

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $43,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,200

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $39,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLGLGLGL
TrimTitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,250 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $27,935 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Adaptive cruise control 595        
Technology Package 1,995        
Class II trailer hitch 495        
Navigation system 795        
Cargo cover 135        
Roof rack crossbars 145 320 320 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575 575
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
Adaptive cruise control 565        
Technology Package 1,895        
Class II trailer hitch 470        
Navigation system 755        
Cargo cover 128        
Roof rack crossbars 137 298 298 298 298
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535 535
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 5,655 14,145 14,145 4,185 895
Options (change) 5,370 13,157 13,157 3,894 833
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,800 $79,620 $81,270 $96,410 $123,920
Total Invoice $34,200 $74,114 $75,648 $89,728 $114,381

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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: $37,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,696
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLGLGLGL
TrimTitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$35,800$79,620$81,270$96,410$123,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-6,830-10,095-12,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,800$72,940$74,440$86,315$111,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,375$38,110
Total Invoice$34,200$74,114$75,648$89,728$114,381
Adjustments for Features0-6,218-6,358-9,395-11,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,200$67,896$69,290$80,333$102,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$12,437$34,606

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLGLGLGL
TrimTitaniumGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Obstacle detection, side$100    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300$300$300
Cargo net   $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,630$12,310$12,460$15,725$18,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,680$6,830$10,095$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,218-6,358-9,395-11,879

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172016
ModelEscapeGL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in121.0 in
Length178.1 in201.6 in
Width72.4 in76.4 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested96535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182565%
Total Not Requested96535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL AMG GL63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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