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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: $36,250

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $35,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,653

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $31,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelEscapeGL
TrimTitaniumGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $58,200
Base Invoice $30,602 $54,126
Towing Package 495  
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 90 160
Roof rack crossbars 145 300
AWD 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Premium II Package   8,650
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Class IV trailer hitch   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Towing Package 470  
Cargo cover 128  
Cargo tray 86 149
Roof rack crossbars 137 279
AWD 1,290  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Premium II Package   8,044
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Class IV trailer hitch   493
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,210 12,490
Options (change) 3,056 11,616
Destination 995 875
Total Price $36,250 $71,565
Total Invoice $34,653 $66,617

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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: $31,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,012
Model Year20182009
ModelEscapeGL
TrimTitaniumGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19
Total Price$36,250$71,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$67,320
Total Invoice$34,653$66,617
Adjustments for Features0-3,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,653$62,665

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182009
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$8,655$12,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,952

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,765 lb.5,280 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
34.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

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%
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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested322559%
Total Not Requested225541%

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