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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: $34,035

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $14,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $12,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $32,045
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $30,602
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 995
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Wood trim     0  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 945
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 12,720 12,720 9,920 995
Options (change) 11,831 11,831 9,227 945
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $48,395 $51,615 $51,370 $34,035
Total Invoice $45,070 $48,065 $47,837 $32,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,279
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$48,395$51,615$51,370$34,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,395$49,915$51,170$33,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$0
Total Invoice$45,070$48,065$47,837$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,070$46,482$47,651$31,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,970$6,670$5,170$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-751

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in105.9 in
Length180.7 in178.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.468.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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