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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: $29,805

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,339

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $10,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $26,505
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $24,879
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Interior Package 1,650    
Premium Package 2,350 2,350 1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Sunroof     995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Interior Package 1,535    
Premium Package 2,186 2,186 1,016
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Sunroof     846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Options (change) 6,825 6,825 5,605
Options (change) 6,347 6,347 4,765
Destination 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $40,150 $57,700 $29,805
Total Invoice $37,404 $53,726 $27,339

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,329
Model Year201720172008
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4133hp 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$40,150$57,700$29,805
Adjustments for Features-4,010-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$50,015$29,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0
Total Invoice$37,404$53,726$27,339
Adjustments for Features-3,736-7,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,668$46,570$27,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,902$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201720172008
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Hybrid
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Chronometer $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$12,400$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,010$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,736-7,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172008
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.3,273 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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested135568%
Total Not Requested62532%

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