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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: $33,040

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $20,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $18,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,045 $44,150 $49,450 $63,200
Base Invoice $30,602 $41,060 $45,988 $58,776
Lighting Package   1,010 1,010 1,010
Heating Package   980 980  
Premium II Package   3,995 3,995 1,410
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
Lighting Package   939 939 939
Heating Package   911 911  
Premium II Package   3,715 3,715 1,311
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
Options (change) 0 8,990 8,990 5,425
Options (change) 0 8,359 8,359 5,044
Destination 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,040 $54,015 $59,315 $70,800
Total Invoice $31,597 $50,294 $55,222 $65,995

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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: $19,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,212
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10380, 11380, 11380, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,040$54,015$59,315$70,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-2,645-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$52,420$56,670$67,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$15,485
Total Invoice$31,597$50,294$55,222$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-2,462-2,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,597$48,809$52,760$63,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,951$14,487

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelEscapeSLKSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Obstacle detection, side$100   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
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   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$7,905$9,500$10,550$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595$2,645$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,485-2,462-2,699

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182008
ModelEscapeSLK
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in95.7 in
Length178.1 in160.7 in
Width72.4 in70.4 in
Height66.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft36.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft39.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 input50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 input50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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