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

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Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,505

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $22,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,966

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $21,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,900 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $25,049 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Premium Package 3,995      
Safety Package 595      
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium Package 3,396      
Safety Package 506      
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,590 7,200 6,430 3,840
Options (change) 3,902 6,697 5,981 3,572
Destination 615 925 925 925
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $29,505 $51,650 $63,580 $73,690
Total Invoice $26,966 $48,100 $59,195 $68,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,198
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine133hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$29,505$51,650$63,580$73,690
Adjustments for Features0-9,595-10,745-11,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$42,055$52,835$61,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,915
Total Invoice$26,966$48,100$59,195$68,597
Adjustments for Features0-8,936-10,004-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,966$39,164$49,191$57,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,027$18,523

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$13,020$14,170$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,595$10,745$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,936-10,004-10,910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062014
ModelEscapeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.2 in95.7 in
Length174.9 in162.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height69.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested106584%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested106584%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

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