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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,610

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $33,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,826

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $31,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320XLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $22,280 $23,910
Base Invoice $51,987 $21,012 $22,512
Class IV trailer hitch 510    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Leather seating surfaces 2,100    
Tubular side steps, bright finish 1,090    
Safety Package   595 595
Cargo Convenience Group   150 150
Leather Comfort Group   595 595
AWD   1,730 1,735
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
Tubular side steps   350  
3.0L V6   850  
Class IV trailer hitch 474    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Leather seating surfaces 1,953    
Tubular side steps, bright finish 1,014    
Safety Package   506 506
Cargo Convenience Group   128 128
Leather Comfort Group   506 506
AWD   1,592 1,596
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336 336
Tubular side steps   298  
3.0L V6   783  
Options (change) 4,410 4,665 3,470
Options (change) 4,101 4,149 3,072
Destination 875 665 665
Total Price $61,185 $27,610 $28,045
Total Invoice $56,963 $25,826 $26,249

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,262
Model Year200820072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320XLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT7A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/23 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$61,185$27,610$28,045
Adjustments for Features-7,3850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,800$27,610$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260
Total Invoice$56,963$25,826$26,249
Adjustments for Features-6,8750-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,088$25,826$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$259

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320XLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Tubular side steps $350$350
Tubular side steps, bright finish$500  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,680$5,295$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,385$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8750-164

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082007
ModelGLEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.2 in
Length200.6 in174.9 in
Width76.0 in70.1 in
Height72.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,444 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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