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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: $34,495

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $31,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,996

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $29,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $27,300 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Technology Package 1,495          
Class II trailer hitch 435          
Navigation system 795          
Cargo cover 135          
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Premium 3 Package   9,080        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Parktronic Package     970 970    
Premium 2 Package     2,120 2,000    
designo Package       4,200    
Technology Package 1,305          
Class II trailer hitch 379          
Navigation system 694          
Cargo cover 118          
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 930 930 930 930 930
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Premium 3 Package   8,444        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Parktronic Package     902 902    
Premium 2 Package     1,972 1,860    
designo Package       3,906    
Options (change) 4,355 12,995 7,005 9,465 1,575 1,575
Options (change) 3,801 12,086 6,516 8,803 1,465 1,465
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $34,495 $66,190 $75,750 $73,075 $105,120 $112,270
Total Invoice $31,996 $61,627 $70,519 $67,744 $97,832 $104,481

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,366
Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine178hp I4302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$34,495$66,190$75,750$73,075$105,120$112,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-7,530-8,505-9,130-9,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$60,535$68,220$64,570$95,990$102,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,685$4,035$35,455$41,955
Total Invoice$31,996$61,627$70,519$67,744$97,832$104,481
Adjustments for Features0-5,265-7,010-7,885-8,497-9,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$56,362$63,509$59,859$89,335$95,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,147$3,497$32,973$39,018

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201520182018201820182018
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850    
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150    
Collision preparation system, rear $100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400    
Pedestrian detection $50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200  
Safety key$5     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Class II trailer hitch$200     
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Roof rails$250     
Second-row under-floor storage$150     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,830$10,485$12,360$13,335$13,960$14,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$7,530$8,505$9,130$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,265-7,010-7,885-8,497-9,101

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20152018
ModelEscapeGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in114.8 in
Length178.1 in189.1 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested247534%
Total Not Requested471566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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