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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: $35,960

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $29,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,370

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $26,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $30,602 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Safe and Smart Package 1,295            
Towing Package 495            
Cargo cover 135            
Panoramic sunroof 995 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310        
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250    
Laminated front side windows   250 250 250      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230            
Towing Package 470            
Cargo cover 128            
Panoramic sunroof 945 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288        
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233 233    
Laminated front side windows   233 233 233      
Options (change) 2,920 12,955 12,955 7,195 6,945 3,615 3,615
Options (change) 2,773 12,051 12,051 6,694 6,461 3,363 3,363
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $35,960 $66,380 $64,980 $72,720 $69,635 $104,490 $111,640
Total Invoice $34,370 $61,801 $60,499 $67,697 $64,542 $97,242 $103,891

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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: $25,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,307
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$35,960$66,380$64,980$72,720$69,635$104,490$111,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-2,930-5,255-5,005-8,230-8,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,960$61,950$62,050$67,465$64,630$96,260$102,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,515$2,680$34,310$40,810
Total Invoice$34,370$61,801$60,499$67,697$64,542$97,242$103,891
Adjustments for Features0-4,124-2,728-4,892-4,639-7,659-8,264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,370$57,677$57,771$62,805$59,903$89,583$95,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,128$2,226$31,906$37,950

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelEscapeGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimTitaniumGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100      
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Remote start$150      
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$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 collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Curve control$50      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, side$100      
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5      
Temporary spare tire$150$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$250
Class II trailer hitch$200      
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250$250
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Roof rails$250      
Second-row under-floor storage$150      
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat $50$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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
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 bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0      
Android Auto support$100      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
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      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$5,780$10,210$8,710$11,035$10,785$14,010$14,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430$2,930$5,255$5,005$8,230$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,124-2,728-4,892-4,639-7,659-8,264

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182016
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.4,653 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202592%
Total Not Requested1658%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202592%
Total Not Requested1658%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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