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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $16,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK550Hybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $33,080
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $30,687
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Heated front seats 710 710  
Navigation system 2,290 2,290  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Heated front seats 660 660  
Navigation system 2,130 2,130  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 6,780 6,480 2,395
Options (change) 6,306 6,026 2,036
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $54,105 $62,505 $36,300
Total Invoice $50,379 $58,191 $33,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,160
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK550Hybrid Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6382hp V8153hp 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)225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$54,105$62,505$36,300
Adjustments for Features-1,795-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,310$60,335$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,025$0
Total Invoice$50,379$58,191$33,548
Adjustments for Features-1,671-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,708$56,171$33,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,463$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082012
ModelCLKCLKEscape
TrimCLK350CLK550Hybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,180$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$2,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,671-2,0200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
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.3,255 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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested81543%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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