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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $24,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $22,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK500Hybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $45,750 $54,350 $26,505
Base Invoice $42,548 $50,546 $24,879
Premium Package 2,500 2,200 1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Navigation system 2,240 2,240  
Heated front seats 690 690  
Sunroof     995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,695
Premium Package 2,325 2,046 1,016
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Navigation system 2,083 2,083  
Heated front seats 642 642  
Sunroof     846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,291
Options (change) 6,620 6,320 4,885
Options (change) 6,157 5,878 4,153
Destination 775 775 695
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $53,145 $61,445 $29,085
Total Invoice $49,480 $57,199 $26,727

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,281
Model Year200620062008
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK500Hybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$53,145$61,445$29,085
Adjustments for Features-2,655-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,490$58,590$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,100$0
Total Invoice$49,480$57,199$26,727
Adjustments for Features-2,472-2,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,008$54,541$26,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,533$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062008
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK500Hybrid
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,655$5,855$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,472-2,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelCLKEscape
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.1 in
Length183.2 in174.7 in
Width68.5 in71.1 in
Height55.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested71536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested61536%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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