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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: $36,250

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $38,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,653

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $34,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $32,045
Base Invoice $58,190 $30,602
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Class IV trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 1,140  
Cargo tray 160 90
Roof rack crossbars 320 145
Towing Package   495
Cargo cover   135
AWD   1,350
Panoramic sunroof   995
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Class IV trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 1,060  
Cargo tray 149 86
Roof rack crossbars 298 137
Towing Package   470
Cargo cover   128
AWD   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 11,110 3,210
Options (change) 10,333 3,056
Destination 875 995
Total Price $74,555 $36,250
Total Invoice $69,398 $34,653

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,669
Model Year20122018
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$74,555$36,250
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,250$36,250
Total Invoice$69,398$34,653
Adjustments for Features-3,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,322$34,653

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelGLEscape
TrimGL450 / GL350Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar 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 
Total Value of Features$11,660$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelGLEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in105.9 in
Length200.6 in178.1 in
Width76.0 in72.4 in
Height72.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.3 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 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested207579%
Total Not Requested54021%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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