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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: $28,895

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $14,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,663

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $14,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $25,655
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805 $24,198
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 970  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Premium Package             3,995
Safety Package             595
Sunroof             585
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 902  
Wood trim         0 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Premium Package             3,396
Safety Package             506
Sunroof             498
Options (change) 8,730 7,760 8,730 7,760 6,230 7,570 5,175
Options (change) 8,119 7,217 8,119 7,217 5,794 7,040 4,400
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 665
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 -2,600
Total Price $44,405 $43,855 $47,625 $47,065 $47,680 $69,075 $28,895
Total Invoice $41,358 $40,847 $44,353 $43,832 $44,404 $64,420 $26,663

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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: $11,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,854
Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$44,405$43,855$47,625$47,065$47,680$69,075$28,895
Adjustments for Features-4,025-3,575-5,725-5,275-4,425-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,380$40,280$41,900$41,790$43,255$64,150$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$1,620$1,510$2,975$23,870$0
Total Invoice$41,358$40,847$44,353$43,832$44,404$64,420$26,663
Adjustments for Features-3,749-3,330-5,332-4,913-4,121-4,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,609$37,517$39,021$38,919$40,283$59,827$26,663
Cost Above Minimum$92$0$1,504$1,402$2,766$22,310$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0  $0$0 
AWD  $1700$1700   
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor      $50
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper      $175
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote      $200
CD player      $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,245$6,795$8,945$8,495$7,645$8,145$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$3,575$5,725$5,275$4,425$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,749-3,330-5,332-4,913-4,121-4,5930

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

Model Year20122007
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.2 in
Length180.7 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80069%
Total Not Requested36531%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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