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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $38,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $36,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $33,080
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $30,687
Premium Package 1 2,860 2,125  
iPod integration 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Premium Package 1 2,660 1,976  
iPod integration 395 395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 4,915 4,180 2,395
Options (change) 4,571 3,887 2,036
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $75,040 $101,205 $36,300
Total Invoice $69,940 $94,364 $33,548

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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: $32,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,828
Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$75,040$101,205$36,300
Adjustments for Features-5,970-7,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,070$93,535$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0
Total Invoice$69,940$94,364$33,548
Adjustments for Features-5,564-7,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,376$87,212$33,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,836$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082012
ModelCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$9,555$11,255$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$7,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,564-7,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,993 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested87556%

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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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