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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: $34,145

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $45,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $42,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLSCLSEscapeEscape
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $26,269 $28,321
Night Package 300      
Alloy wheels, optional design 500      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Lane departure warning 875 875    
Folding second row seats 440      
Navigation system     795 795
Package 302A     1,895  
Parking Technology Package     995 995
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces       895
Night Package 279      
Alloy wheels, optional design 465      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Lane departure warning 814 814    
Folding second row seats 409      
Navigation system     694 694
Package 302A     1,654  
Parking Technology Package     868 868
Panoramic sunroof     1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces       781
Options (change) 3,405 875 5,080 4,080
Options (change) 3,167 814 4,433 3,560
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $79,550 $110,770 $34,145 $35,345
Total Invoice $74,052 $103,086 $31,597 $32,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,182
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLSCLSEscapeEscape
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8577hp V8178hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$79,550$110,770$34,145$35,345
Adjustments for Features-5,665-8,5650-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,885$102,205$34,145$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,320$0$700
Total Invoice$74,052$103,086$31,597$32,776
Adjustments for Features-5,273-7,9710-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,779$95,115$31,597$32,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,336$0$715

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCLSCLSEscapeEscape
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200  
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
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   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,295$15,195$6,630$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,665$8,565$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,273-7,9710-464

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,159 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
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested167585%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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