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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: $32,490

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $20,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,783

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $19,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,370 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,022 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Heating Package   980 980  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
iPod integration   375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front   720 720 720
Navigation system   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Heating Package   911 911  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   659 659 659
iPod integration   349 349 349
Automatic climate control, front   670 670 670
Navigation system   1,116 1,116 1,116
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
Options (change) 2,395 7,980 7,980 4,415
Options (change) 2,036 7,420 7,420 4,105
Destination 725 875 875 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,490 $53,005 $58,305 $69,790
Total Invoice $29,783 $49,355 $54,283 $65,056

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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: $15,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,879
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp I4 H228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,490$53,005$58,305$69,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,040-6,090-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$47,965$52,215$63,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$29,783$49,355$54,283$65,056
Adjustments for Features0-4,693-5,670-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,783$44,662$48,613$59,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,484

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK280SLK350SLK55 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   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
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
Total Value of Features$5,135$10,175$11,225$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040$6,090$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,693-5,670-5,910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20102008
ModelEscapeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in95.7 in
Length174.7 in160.7 in
Width71.1 in70.4 in
Height67.7 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 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 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested204068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested204068%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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