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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: $28,195

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $39,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,324

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $36,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350XLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $22,280 $23,910
Base Invoice $58,190 $21,012 $22,512
Class IV trailer hitch 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Roof rack crossbars 320    
Running boards 670    
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
Sunroof   585 585
3.0L V6   850  
Tubular side steps   350  
Class IV trailer hitch 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Roof rack crossbars 298    
Running boards 623    
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
Sunroof   498 498
3.0L V6   783  
Tubular side steps   298  
Options (change) 4,190 5,250 4,055
Options (change) 3,898 4,647 3,570
Destination 875 665 665
Total Price $67,635 $28,195 $28,630
Total Invoice $62,963 $26,324 $26,747

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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: $31,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,624
Model Year201220072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350XLTXLT 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)275/55-19235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$67,635$28,195$28,630
Adjustments for Features-7,5350-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,100$28,195$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260
Total Invoice$62,963$26,324$26,747
Adjustments for Features-7,0150-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,948$26,324$26,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$260

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220072007
ModelGLEscapeEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350XLTXLT Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
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  
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$12,205$4,670$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,535$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0150-163

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122007
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 Weight5,346 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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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