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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: $36,695

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $37,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,884

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $35,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $33,080
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $30,687
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Folding second row seats 440      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Semi-automated parking system       395
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Folding second row seats 409      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Semi-automated parking system       336
Options (change) 1,410 970 970 2,790
Options (change) 1,311 902 902 2,372
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $74,435 $101,395 $108,395 $36,695
Total Invoice $69,289 $94,362 $100,872 $33,884

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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: $31,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,578
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8153hp 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$36,695
Adjustments for Features-6,260-9,085-9,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,175$92,310$98,910$36,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,135$30,735$0
Total Invoice$69,289$94,362$100,872$33,884
Adjustments for Features-5,827-8,455-8,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,462$85,907$92,045$33,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,445$28,583$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SHybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)   $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$9,680$12,505$12,905$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,260$9,085$9,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,827-8,455-8,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142012
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.3,255 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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