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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: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,975 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $29,542 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Garmin Map Pilot   650 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Premium 2 Package       3,050
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Garmin Map Pilot   605 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Premium 2 Package       2,837
Options (change) 2,395 2,140 1,370 3,770
Options (change) 2,036 1,991 1,275 3,507
Destination 725 925 925 925
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $32,095 $50,065 $61,495 $77,295
Total Invoice $29,303 $46,626 $57,256 $71,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,065
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp I4 H241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTT9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$32,095$50,065$61,495$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,720-7,585-10,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,095$43,345$53,910$67,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,565$23,875
Total Invoice$29,303$46,626$57,256$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-6,258-7,062-9,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,303$40,368$50,194$62,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,826$22,204

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK300SLK350AMG 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   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
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   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  $125
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
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 bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
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$5,590$12,310$13,175$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,720$7,585$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,258-7,062-9,378

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20092016
ModelEscapeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in95.7 in
Length174.7 in162.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

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