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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $19,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $16,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $32,045
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $30,602
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150      
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970 970  
Power trunk closer 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 995
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
AMG Leather Package       2,590    
Wood trim         0  
Safe and Smart Package           1,295
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,092 2,092 2,092  
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000      
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902 902  
Power trunk closer 233 233 233 233 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 945
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
AMG Leather Package       2,409    
Wood trim         0  
Safe and Smart Package           1,230
Options (change) 14,610 14,610 12,030 10,950 8,360 2,290
Options (change) 13,588 13,588 11,188 10,183 7,774 2,175
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,485 $56,982 $63,755 $77,125 $82,535 $35,330
Total Invoice $50,737 $52,776 $59,357 $71,791 $76,822 $33,772

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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: $17,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,972
Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$54,485$56,982$63,755$77,125$82,535$35,330
Adjustments for Features-2,140-3,665-4,515-3,190-4,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,345$53,317$59,240$73,935$77,995$35,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$6,895$21,590$25,650$0
Total Invoice$50,737$52,776$59,357$71,791$76,822$33,772
Adjustments for Features-1,993-3,394-4,204-2,969-4,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,744$49,382$55,153$68,822$72,596$33,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$6,409$20,078$23,852$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscape
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote start     $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control     $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, side     $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key     $5
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails     $250
Second-row under-floor storage     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper     $175
Wiper de-icer     $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,420$9,945$10,795$9,470$10,820$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$3,665$4,515$3,190$4,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,993-3,394-4,204-2,969-4,2260

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in105.9 in
Length184.5 in178.1 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.668.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested135075%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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