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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,150

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $28,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $27,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybridGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,505 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $24,879 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 1,195            
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695            
Sunroof 995            
Interior ambient lighting 295            
Running boards 345 670 670 670 670 0 0
Remote start 425            
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Premium Package 1,016            
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291            
Sunroof 846            
Interior ambient lighting 251            
Running boards 293 623 623 623 623 0 0
Remote start 361            
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Options (change) 5,950 6,840 6,840 1,390 1,390 0 0
Options (change) 5,058 6,362 6,362 1,293 1,293 0 0
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $30,150 $60,265 $58,865 $66,915 $64,080 $100,875 $108,025
Total Invoice $27,632 $56,112 $54,810 $62,296 $59,374 $93,879 $100,528

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,292
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybridGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine133hp I4 H201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionCVTT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$30,150$60,265$58,865$66,915$64,080$100,875$108,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,720-6,220-8,645-8,595-14,220-14,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,150$52,545$52,645$58,270$55,485$86,655$93,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,110$40,610
Total Invoice$27,632$56,112$54,810$62,296$59,374$93,879$100,528
Adjustments for Features0-7,188-5,792-8,048-7,964-13,234-13,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,632$48,924$49,018$54,248$51,410$80,645$86,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,324$2,486$31,721$37,766

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybridGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Roof rack$300      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   $25  
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,225$10,945$9,445$11,870$11,820$17,445$18,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,720$6,220$8,645$8,595$14,220$14,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,188-5,792-8,048-7,964-13,234-13,838

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in114.8 in
Length174.7 in189.1 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height67.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested193097%
Total Not Requested503%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested119054%

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