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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: $36,695

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $15,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $14,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,080 $43,525 $56,225 $68,925
Base Invoice $30,687 $40,478 $52,289 $64,100
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Semi-automated parking system 395      
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590  
Automatic climate control, front   760 760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Semi-automated parking system 336      
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409  
Automatic climate control, front   707 707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Options (change) 2,790 7,960 7,190 4,600
Options (change) 2,372 7,404 6,688 4,279
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $36,695 $52,410 $64,340 $74,450
Total Invoice $33,884 $48,807 $59,902 $69,304

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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: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,958
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine153hp I4 H201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,695$52,410$64,340$74,450
Adjustments for Features0-6,405-7,555-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$46,005$56,785$65,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780$19,765
Total Invoice$33,884$48,807$59,902$69,304
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-7,034-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$42,842$52,868$61,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,026$18,382

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK250SLK350SLK55 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   
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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 
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $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$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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
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$100$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$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
Total Value of Features$5,345$11,750$12,900$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405$7,555$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,965-7,034-8,080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
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?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

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