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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,380

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $22,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,166

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $21,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $33,080
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $30,687
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Running boards 670 670 670 670 0 0 345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,395
Semi-automated parking system             395
Remote start             345
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Running boards 623 623 623 623 0 0 293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,696
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,036
Semi-automated parking system             336
Remote start             293
Options (change) 9,760 9,760 4,310 4,310 1,950 1,950 5,475
Options (change) 9,078 9,078 4,009 4,009 1,814 1,814 4,654
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $63,185 $61,785 $69,835 $67,000 $102,825 $109,975 $39,380
Total Invoice $58,828 $57,526 $65,012 $62,090 $95,693 $102,342 $36,166

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,121
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/70-16
Total Price$63,185$61,785$69,835$67,000$102,825$109,975$39,380
Adjustments for Features-7,025-5,525-7,950-7,900-12,575-13,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,160$56,260$61,885$59,100$90,250$96,750$39,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,725$2,940$34,090$40,590$0
Total Invoice$58,828$57,526$65,012$62,090$95,693$102,342$36,166
Adjustments for Features-6,541-5,144-7,401-7,321-11,703-12,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,287$52,382$57,611$54,769$83,990$90,035$36,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$5,324$2,482$31,703$37,748$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
CVT      $1000
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD $0     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75 
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200
Safety key      $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rack      $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input      $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn      $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$8,530$10,955$10,905$15,580$16,230$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$5,525$7,950$7,900$12,575$13,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,541-5,144-7,401-7,321-11,703-12,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelGLEEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in103.1 in
Length189.1 in174.7 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height70.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124057%
Total Not Requested95043%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested124057%
Total Not Requested95043%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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