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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,335

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $60,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $55,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscapeSLSLSLSL
TrimTitaniumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,045 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $30,602 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Safe and Smart Package 1,295        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   5,050      
Wood trim       0 0
Safe and Smart Package 1,230        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,697      
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 1,295 7,300 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 1,230 6,790 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,335 $95,175 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075
Total Invoice $32,827 $88,579 $106,062 $143,774 $206,686

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,397
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscapeSLSLSLSL
TrimTitaniumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,335$95,175$113,975$154,525$222,075
Adjustments for Features0-13,275-13,275-18,750-20,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,335$81,900$100,700$135,775$201,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,800$53,875$119,225
Total Invoice$32,827$88,579$106,062$143,774$206,686
Adjustments for Features0-12,355-12,353-17,445-19,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,827$76,224$93,709$126,329$187,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,485$50,105$110,964

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelEscapeSLSLSLSL
TrimTitaniumSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, side$100    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50    
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rails$250    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,480$19,755$19,755$25,230$27,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,275$13,275$18,750$20,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,355-12,353-17,445-19,498

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20182017
ModelEscapeSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in101.7 in
Length178.1 in182.3 in
Width72.4 in73.9 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft313.5 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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