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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,860

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $46,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,404

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $43,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelEscapeGLSGLSGLS
TrimTitaniumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,610 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $26,708 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Class II trailer hitch 435      
Technology Package 1,495      
Navigation system 795      
Cargo cover 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,090 1,090  
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575
Lighting Package   1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Class II trailer hitch 379      
Technology Package 1,305      
Navigation system 694      
Cargo cover 118      
Panoramic sunroof 1,305 1,014 1,014  
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535
Lighting Package   1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 4,355 10,195 1,665 575
Options (change) 3,801 9,483 1,549 535
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $33,860 $80,740 $97,610 $126,870
Total Invoice $31,404 $75,160 $90,848 $118,059

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,443
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelEscapeGLSGLSGLS
TrimTitaniumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine178hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$33,860$80,740$97,610$126,870
Adjustments for Features0-8,930-12,270-16,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,860$71,810$85,340$110,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,530$38,940
Total Invoice$31,404$75,160$90,848$118,059
Adjustments for Features0-8,313-11,420-15,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,404$66,847$79,428$103,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,581$36,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelEscapeGLSGLSGLS
TrimTitaniumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,105$14,035$17,375$21,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,930$12,270$16,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,313-11,420-15,000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142018
ModelEscapeGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in121.1 in
Length178.1 in202.0 in
Width72.4 in76.1 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 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 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft393.8 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 detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137553%
Total Not Requested121547%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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