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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $45,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $42,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $26,505
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $24,879
Folding second row seats 440      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Sunroof       995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Folding second row seats 409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Sunroof       846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Options (change) 1,410 970 970 5,180
Options (change) 1,311 902 902 4,404
Destination 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $74,435 $101,395 $108,395 $29,380
Total Invoice $69,289 $94,362 $100,872 $26,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,953
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$74,435$101,395$108,395$29,380
Adjustments for Features-7,905-10,730-11,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,530$90,665$97,265$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,135$30,735$0
Total Invoice$69,289$94,362$100,872$26,978
Adjustments for Features-7,358-9,986-10,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,931$84,376$90,514$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,445$28,583$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,695$13,520$13,920$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,905$10,730$11,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,358-9,986-10,3580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelCLSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.1 in
Length194.5 in174.7 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height55.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.3 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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