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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: $34,185

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $41,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,091

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $38,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $29,505
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $27,664
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lane departure warning 875 875 875  
Rear spoiler 400      
Folding second row seats 440      
Navigation system       795
Technology Package       1,495
Panoramic sunroof       1,495
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lane departure warning 814 814 814  
Rear spoiler 372      
Folding second row seats 409      
Navigation system       742
Technology Package       1,395
Panoramic sunroof       1,395
Options (change) 2,685 1,845 1,845 3,785
Options (change) 2,497 1,716 1,716 3,532
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $75,710 $102,270 $109,270 $34,185
Total Invoice $70,475 $95,176 $101,686 $32,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,996
Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$75,710$102,270$109,270$34,185
Adjustments for Features-2,565-5,190-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,145$97,080$103,680$34,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,935$30,535$0
Total Invoice$70,475$95,176$101,686$32,091
Adjustments for Features-2,388-4,830-5,2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,087$90,346$96,484$32,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,259$28,397$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142016
ModelCLSCLSCLSEscape
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG STitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$8,995$11,620$12,020$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$5,190$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,388-4,830-5,2020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142016
ModelCLSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.9 in
Length194.5 in178.1 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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