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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,900

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $20,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,698

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $19,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelEscapeEscapeR-Class
TrimXLTLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,045 $25,625 $42,100
Base Invoice $22,446 $23,884 $39,153
Cargo Package 295    
Cargo tray 90 90 85
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 2,670
3.0L V6 1,000 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710
iPod integration     375
Heated front seats     710
Roof rack     245
Cargo Package 251    
Cargo tray 77 77 79
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,696 2,483
3.0L V6 910 910  
AWD 1,593 1,593 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     660
iPod integration     349
Heated front seats     660
Roof rack     228
Options (change) 5,130 4,835 7,295
Options (change) 4,527 4,276 6,784
Destination 725 725 875
Total Price $29,900 $31,185 $50,270
Total Invoice $27,698 $28,885 $46,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,839
Model Year201020102008
ModelEscapeEscapeR-Class
TrimXLTLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16255/55-18
Total Price$29,900$31,185$50,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,900$29,660$46,510
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0
Total Invoice$27,698$28,885$46,812
Adjustments for Features0-1,413-3,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,698$27,472$43,311
Cost Above Minimum$226$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year201020102008
ModelEscapeEscapeR-Class
TrimXLTLimitedR350 / R320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,980$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-3,501

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeR-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in126.6 in
Length174.7 in203.0 in
Width71.1 in75.7 in
Height67.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in60.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.242.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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