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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,440

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $64,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,855

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $59,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEscapeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSELS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,170 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $26,269 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017
Parking Technology Package 995        
Package 302A 1,895        
Navigation system 795        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395        
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295        
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Parking Technology Package 868        
Package 302A 1,654        
Navigation system 694        
Panoramic sunroof 1,217        
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258        
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 5,375 5,000 5,000 1,700 0
Options (change) 4,691 4,650 4,650 1,581 0
Destination 895 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $34,440 $102,525 $98,482 $147,325 $229,925
Total Invoice $31,855 $95,413 $91,370 $137,077 $214,042

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,499
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEscapeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSELS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine178hp I4449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$34,440$102,525$98,482$147,325$229,925
Adjustments for Features0-8,515-8,640-11,015-23,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,440$94,010$89,842$136,310$206,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,468$116,268
Total Invoice$31,855$95,413$91,370$137,077$214,042
Adjustments for Features0-7,924-8,016-10,249-22,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,855$87,489$83,354$126,828$191,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,135$0$43,474$108,518

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

Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelEscapeS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimSELS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator  $100  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   $100
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Roof rack$300    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,280$14,795$14,920$17,295$30,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,515$8,640$11,015$23,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,924-8,016-10,249-22,170

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

Model Year20132017
ModelEscapeS-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.9 in124.6 in
Length178.1 in206.5 in
Width72.4 in74.8 in
Height66.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested122562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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