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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: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $31,975
Base Invoice $27,807 $44,129 $29,542
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Becker Map Pilot 600 600  
Interior Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Becker Map Pilot 558 558  
Interior Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 7,570 7,570 2,395
Options (change) 7,039 7,039 2,036
Destination 925 925 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $38,395 $55,945 $32,095
Total Invoice $35,771 $52,093 $29,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,161
Model Year201420142009
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,395$55,945$32,095
Adjustments for Features-3,550-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$49,270$32,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,425$0
Total Invoice$35,771$52,093$29,303
Adjustments for Features-3,307-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,464$45,878$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,414$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201420142009
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$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$7,340$10,465$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,307-6,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142009
ModelCLAEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length182.3 in174.7 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height56.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.166.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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