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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: $20,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $19,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimHybrid LimitedSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,080 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $30,687 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Semi-automated parking system 395      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       1,295
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Semi-automated parking system 336      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       1,204
Options (change) 2,790 9,370 5,210 5,065
Options (change) 2,372 8,714 4,845 4,711
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $36,695 $57,295 $65,335 $78,590
Total Invoice $33,884 $53,349 $60,826 $73,154

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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: $12,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,522
Model Year2012201620162016
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, 7500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,695$57,295$65,335$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-8,530-8,330-10,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$48,765$57,005$67,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$19,045
Total Invoice$33,884$53,349$60,826$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-7,943-7,755-10,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$45,406$53,071$63,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,665$17,714

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2012201620162016
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$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
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 
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 
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$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
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$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$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
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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$500$500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,320$13,850$13,650$16,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,530$8,330$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,943-7,755-10,034

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
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 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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106545%
Total Not Requested130055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested101567%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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 player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75047%
Total Not Requested85053%

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