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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: $39,380

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $22,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,166

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $21,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybrid LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,080 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $30,687 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Running boards 345 670 670 670 670 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 395            
Remote start 345            
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Running boards 293 623 623 623 623 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 336            
Remote start 293            
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Options (change) 5,475 9,760 9,760 4,310 4,310 1,950 1,950
Options (change) 4,654 9,078 9,078 4,009 4,009 1,814 1,814
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $39,380 $63,185 $61,785 $69,835 $67,000 $102,825 $109,975
Total Invoice $36,166 $58,828 $57,526 $65,012 $62,090 $95,693 $102,342

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,121
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybrid LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp 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$39,380$63,185$61,785$69,835$67,000$102,825$109,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,025-5,525-7,950-7,900-12,575-13,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,380$56,160$56,260$61,885$59,100$90,250$96,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,090$40,590
Total Invoice$36,166$58,828$57,526$65,012$62,090$95,693$102,342
Adjustments for Features0-6,541-5,144-7,401-7,321-11,703-12,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,166$52,287$52,382$57,611$54,769$83,990$90,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$5,324$2,482$31,703$37,748

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimHybrid LimitedGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG 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
Keyless entry keypad$50      
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
911 assist$25      
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$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5      
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0      
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  
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
Aux input$50      
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25      
SD Card slot $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
Voice control for external devices$0      
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
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$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$50$50$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$3,005$10,030$8,530$10,955$10,905$15,580$16,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,025$5,525$7,950$7,900$12,575$13,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,541-5,144-7,401-7,321-11,703-12,307

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,255 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124057%
Total Not Requested95043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124057%
Total Not Requested95043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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