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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: $20,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,966

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $19,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,900 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $25,049 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Premium Package 3,995      
Safety Package 595      
Garmin Map Pilot   650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium Package 3,396      
Safety Package 506      
Garmin Map Pilot   605 605 605
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 4,590 2,140 1,370 1,370
Options (change) 3,902 1,991 1,275 1,275
Destination 615 925 925 925
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $29,505 $50,065 $61,495 $74,895
Total Invoice $26,966 $46,626 $57,256 $69,718

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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: $11,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,938
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine133hp I4 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$29,505$50,065$61,495$74,895
Adjustments for Features0-9,365-10,230-11,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$40,700$51,265$63,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,565$22,340
Total Invoice$26,966$46,626$57,256$69,718
Adjustments for Features0-8,722-9,525-11,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,966$37,904$47,731$58,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,827$20,778

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybridSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $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, rear$250   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$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 
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, remote$200   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic 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 headlights   $200
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   
Headlight washers   $50
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
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Neck-level heating, front seats  $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$100
Total Value of Features$3,750$13,115$13,980$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,365$10,230$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,722-9,525-11,036

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20062016
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, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested202575%
Total Not Requested67525%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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