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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $7,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $26,505
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $24,879
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 420 430  
Sunroof           995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System           2,695
Premium Package           1,195
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 391 400  
Sunroof           846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System           2,291
Premium Package           1,016
Options (change) 6,580 6,580 6,580 6,580 3,830 4,885
Options (change) 6,121 6,121 6,121 6,121 3,562 4,153
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 -3,000
Total Price $36,555 $40,305 $44,905 $45,505 $60,355 $29,085
Total Invoice $34,052 $37,540 $41,818 $42,376 $56,276 $26,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,458
Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,555$40,305$44,905$45,505$60,355$29,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,200-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,555$39,080$44,105$43,480$58,155$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$21,600$0
Total Invoice$34,052$37,540$41,818$42,376$56,276$26,727
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,052$36,399$41,073$40,490$54,225$26,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,173$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062006200620062008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rollover sensor     $50
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack     $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$3,105$4,330$3,905$5,130$5,305$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,200$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,051-133

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.1 in
Length178.4 in174.7 in
Width68.0 in71.1 in
Height55.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.266.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested105065%
Total Not Requested57535%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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