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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,695

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeGLAGLA
TrimHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,080 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $30,687 $30,225 $46,109
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395    
Semi-automated parking system 395    
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Parktronic Package   970 970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036    
Semi-automated parking system 336    
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Parktronic Package   902 902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 2,790 9,750 9,550
Options (change) 2,372 9,067 8,881
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $36,695 $43,175 $60,055
Total Invoice $33,884 $40,217 $55,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,634
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeGLAGLA
TrimHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,695$43,175$60,055
Adjustments for Features0-5,045-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$38,130$51,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,045
Total Invoice$33,884$40,217$55,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,699-8,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$35,518$47,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,129

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapeGLAGLA
TrimHybrid LimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,470$8,515$12,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,699-8,268

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
ModelEscapeGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in173.9 in
Width71.1 in71.0 in
Height67.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94074%
Total Not Requested32526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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