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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,290

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,907

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $28,610
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $26,708
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Blind spot warning system 550 550  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Navigation system     795
Technology Package     1,495
Panoramic sunroof     1,495
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Blind spot warning system 512 512  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Navigation system     694
Technology Package     1,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,305
Options (change) 11,040 10,190 3,785
Options (change) 10,267 9,476 3,304
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $41,865 $58,565 $33,290
Total Invoice $38,999 $54,530 $30,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,859
Model Year201420142014
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4178hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,865$58,565$33,290
Adjustments for Features-250-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,615$55,690$33,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,075$0
Total Invoice$38,999$54,530$30,907
Adjustments for Features-233-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,766$51,853$30,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,087$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420142014
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,455$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-233-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142014
ModelCLAEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length182.3 in178.1 in
Width70.0 in72.4 in
Height56.6 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.167.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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