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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: $35,655

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $31,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,063

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $28,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,250 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $27,935 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Adaptive cruise control 595          
Technology Package 1,995          
Class II trailer hitch 495          
Navigation system 795          
Cargo cover 135          
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
designo Package       4,200    
Adaptive cruise control 565          
Technology Package 1,895          
Class II trailer hitch 470          
Navigation system 755          
Cargo cover 128          
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 930 930 930 930 930
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
designo Package       3,906    
Options (change) 5,510 13,495 9,425 11,635 4,465 4,465
Options (change) 5,233 12,552 8,767 10,822 4,153 4,153
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $35,655 $66,690 $78,170 $75,245 $108,010 $115,160
Total Invoice $34,063 $62,093 $72,770 $69,763 $100,520 $107,169

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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: $27,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,417
Model Year201720182018201820182018
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp 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$35,655$66,690$78,170$75,245$108,010$115,160
Adjustments for Features0-3,880-7,555-8,330-8,555-9,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$62,810$70,615$66,915$99,455$105,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$4,105$36,645$43,145
Total Invoice$34,063$62,093$72,770$69,763$100,520$107,169
Adjustments for Features0-3,613-7,033-7,723-7,962-8,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,063$58,480$65,737$62,040$92,558$98,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,257$3,560$34,078$40,123

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201720182018201820182018
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$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50     
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$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$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Curve control$50     
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, side$100     
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$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     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
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
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
Total Value of Features$5,680$9,560$13,235$14,010$14,235$14,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880$7,555$8,330$8,555$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,613-7,033-7,723-7,962-8,566

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,553 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, side100No
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested352549%
Total Not Requested366551%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested290064%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested290064%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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