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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: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $15,193

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Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $60,250 $26,505
Base Invoice $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153 $56,033 $24,879
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860  
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  
AMG Leather Package           3,090  
Wood trim           0  
Sunroof             995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,695
Premium Package             1,195
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660  
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  
AMG Leather Package           2,874  
Wood trim           0  
Sunroof             846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,291
Premium Package             1,016
Options (change) 8,800 7,830 8,800 7,830 6,300 7,640 4,885
Options (change) 8,184 7,282 8,184 7,282 5,859 7,105 4,153
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 -3,000
Total Price $45,525 $45,005 $49,125 $48,605 $49,325 $70,515 $29,085
Total Invoice $42,403 $41,920 $45,751 $45,268 $45,937 $65,763 $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: $12,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,806
Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp 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, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$45,525$45,005$49,125$48,605$49,325$70,515$29,085
Adjustments for Features-4,155-3,630-6,005-5,480-4,505-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,370$41,375$43,120$43,125$44,820$65,460$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$1,750$1,755$3,450$24,090$0
Total Invoice$42,403$41,920$45,751$45,268$45,937$65,763$26,727
Adjustments for Features-3,870-3,381-5,593-5,104-4,196-4,7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,533$38,539$40,158$40,164$41,741$61,049$26,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$6$1,625$1,631$3,208$22,516$0

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420142008
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 app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$6,970$6,445$8,820$8,295$7,320$7,870$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$3,630$6,005$5,480$4,505$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,870-3,381-5,593-5,104-4,196-4,7140

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

Model Year20142008
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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 radio200Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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 radio200Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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 radio200Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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 radio200Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested115074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
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
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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