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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: $35,655

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $47,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,063

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $43,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelEscapeGLSGLSGLS
TrimTitaniumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,250 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $27,935 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Class II trailer hitch 495      
Technology Package 1,995      
Adaptive cruise control 595      
Navigation system 795      
Cargo cover 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,090 1,090  
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
Class IV trailer hitch   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Class II trailer hitch 470      
Technology Package 1,895      
Adaptive cruise control 565      
Navigation system 755      
Cargo cover 128      
Panoramic sunroof 1,420 1,014 1,014  
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
Class IV trailer hitch   535 535 535
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Options (change) 5,510 12,695 3,290 575
Options (change) 5,233 11,809 3,061 535
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $35,655 $83,240 $99,235 $126,870
Total Invoice $34,063 $77,486 $92,360 $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: $39,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,646
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelEscapeGLSGLSGLS
TrimTitaniumGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp 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$35,655$83,240$99,235$126,870
Adjustments for Features0-8,355-11,695-13,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$74,885$87,540$113,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,655$38,440
Total Invoice$34,063$77,486$92,360$118,059
Adjustments for Features0-7,777-10,885-12,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,063$69,709$81,475$105,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,766$35,746

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2017201820182018
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$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
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$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, side$100   
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
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
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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-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
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
Total Value of Features$5,655$14,010$17,350$19,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,355$11,695$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,777-10,885-12,604

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,553 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 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 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
34.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 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
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 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto 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 Requested197576%
Total Not Requested61524%
Driver Assistance 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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

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%
Driver Assistance 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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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