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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,490

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $38,214

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,783

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $36,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $32,370
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $30,022
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 3,729 3,039 2,395
Options (change) 3,468 2,826 2,036
Destination 775 775 725
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 -3,000
Total Price $70,704 $92,114 $32,490
Total Invoice $65,900 $85,839 $29,783

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,286
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$70,704$92,114$32,490
Adjustments for Features-4,110-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,594$87,054$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0
Total Invoice$65,900$85,839$29,783
Adjustments for Features-3,831-4,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,069$81,124$29,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,055$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $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 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,355$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$5,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,831-4,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062010
ModelCLSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.1 in
Length193.0 in174.7 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height54.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.866.3 ft3

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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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