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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: $31,795

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $25,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,602

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $24,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,610 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $26,708 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Technology Package 1,495      
Navigation system 795      
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490 3,050
Premium 1 Package   3,390    
Leather seating surfaces   770    
Rear spoiler   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       1,295
Technology Package 1,305      
Navigation system 694      
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175 2,837
Premium 1 Package   3,153    
Leather seating surfaces   716    
Rear spoiler   326 326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       1,204
Options (change) 2,290 9,720 5,560 5,065
Options (change) 1,999 9,040 5,171 4,711
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $31,795 $57,645 $65,685 $78,590
Total Invoice $29,602 $53,675 $61,152 $73,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,267
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine178hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10500, 11500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,795$57,645$65,685$78,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,235-6,035-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,795$51,410$59,650$70,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,240$18,895
Total Invoice$29,602$53,675$61,152$73,154
Adjustments for Features0-5,806-5,619-7,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,602$47,869$55,533$65,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,664$17,573

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2014201620162016
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$5,905$12,140$11,940$14,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,235$6,035$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,806-5,619-7,712

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20142016
ModelEscapeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in95.7 in
Length178.1 in162.8 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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 system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested59025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested16511%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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