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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: $23,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $21,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelEscapeSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,045 $47,650 $53,300
Base Invoice $30,602 $44,314 $49,569
Lighting Package   1,070 1,070
Multimedia Package   2,890 2,890
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Lighting Package   995 995
Multimedia Package   2,688 2,688
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Options (change) 0 8,030 8,030
Options (change) 0 7,469 7,469
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $33,040 $56,555 $62,205
Total Invoice $31,597 $52,658 $57,913

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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: $21,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,515
Model Year201820112011
ModelEscapeSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine245hp I4228hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,040$56,555$62,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,660-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$54,895$59,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$31,597$52,658$57,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,546-2,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,597$51,112$55,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,278

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201820112011
ModelEscapeSLKSLK
TrimTitaniumSLK300SLK350
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $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
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$7,830$9,490$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,660$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,546-2,523

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20182011
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 SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested76537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested76537%

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