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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: $35,330

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,772

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $32,045
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $30,602
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Interior Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
Panoramic sunroof     995
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Interior Package 1,535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 273    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
Panoramic sunroof     945
Options (change) 11,970 10,820 2,290
Options (change) 11,126 10,062 2,175
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $45,665 $62,215 $35,330
Total Invoice $42,532 $57,929 $33,772

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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: $10,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,061
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$45,665$62,215$35,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,665$59,490$35,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,825$0
Total Invoice$42,532$57,929$33,772
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,532$55,392$33,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,860$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAEscape
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Titanium
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, side  $100
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  
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$6,715$9,440$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-301

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
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.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.168.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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