Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012

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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: $36,545

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $32,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,539

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $30,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $26,370
Base Invoice $51,987 $24,587
Premium I Package 6,400  
Class IV trailer hitch 510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Cargo tray 160 90
Running boards 510 345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,995
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Navigation system   1,995
3.0L V6   1,195
AWD   1,750
Premium I Package 5,952  
Class IV trailer hitch 474  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Cargo tray 149 77
Running boards 474 293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,696
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
Navigation system   1,696
3.0L V6   1,088
AWD   1,593
Options (change) 11,845 9,350
Options (change) 11,015 8,127
Destination 875 825
Total Price $68,620 $36,545
Total Invoice $63,877 $33,539

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,567
Model Year20082012
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$68,620$36,545
Adjustments for Features-6,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,420$36,545
Total Invoice$63,877$33,539
Adjustments for Features-5,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,106$33,539

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL320Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,145$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelGLEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.1 in
Length200.6 in174.7 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height72.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240055%
Total Not Requested199045%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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