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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $28,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $26,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassEscape
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $26,900
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $25,049
Premium Package 2,950 3,550   3,995
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690      
CD changer, in-dash     430  
Safety Package       595
Sunroof       585
Premium Package 2,744 3,302   3,396
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642      
CD changer, in-dash     400  
Safety Package       506
Sunroof       498
Options (change) 5,140 3,550 430 5,175
Options (change) 4,781 3,302 400 4,400
Destination 775 775 775 615
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 -2,600
Total Price $58,215 $67,625 $85,505 $30,090
Total Invoice $54,195 $63,037 $79,693 $27,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,262
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassEscape
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 12420, 12170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$58,215$67,625$85,505$30,090
Adjustments for Features-4,800-7,725-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,415$59,900$80,205$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,485$26,790$0
Total Invoice$54,195$63,037$79,693$27,464
Adjustments for Features-4,469-7,201-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,726$55,836$74,753$27,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,110$25,027$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassEscape
TrimE350 / E320E500E55Hybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 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$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,670$11,595$9,170$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$7,725$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,469-7,201-4,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062006
ModelE-ClassEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.2 in
Length190.9 in174.9 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested190070%
Total Not Requested82530%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested197573%
Total Not Requested72527%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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