Mercedes-Benz GLE Mercedes-Benz GLE 2016 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,960

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $29,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,370

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $26,129

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 STitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $32,045
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $30,602
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310          
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Laminated front side windows 250 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 995
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250      
Towing Package             495
Safe and Smart Package             1,295
Cargo cover             135
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288          
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Laminated front side windows 233 233 233        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 945
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233      
Towing Package             470
Safe and Smart Package             1,230
Cargo cover             128
Options (change) 12,955 12,955 7,195 6,945 3,615 3,615 2,920
Options (change) 12,051 12,051 6,694 6,461 3,363 3,363 2,773
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $66,380 $64,980 $72,720 $69,635 $104,490 $111,640 $35,960
Total Invoice $61,801 $60,499 $67,697 $64,542 $97,242 $103,891 $34,370

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz GLE dealer quotes or Ford Escape dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,307
Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 STitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/50-18
Total Price$66,380$64,980$72,720$69,635$104,490$111,640$35,960
Adjustments for Features-4,430-2,930-5,255-5,005-8,230-8,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,950$62,050$67,465$64,630$96,260$102,760$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,515$2,680$34,310$40,810$0
Total Invoice$61,801$60,499$67,697$64,542$97,242$103,891$34,370
Adjustments for Features-4,124-2,728-4,892-4,639-7,659-8,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,677$57,771$62,805$59,903$89,583$95,627$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$5,128$2,226$31,906$37,950$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016201620162016201620162018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 STitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD $0     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Remote start      $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Curve control      $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, side      $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  $200
Safety key      $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Class II trailer hitch      $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Roof rails      $250
Second-row under-floor storage      $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0
Body kit  $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   $200
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 bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Android Auto support      $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats      $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $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 
Total Value of Features$10,210$8,710$11,035$10,785$14,010$14,660$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$2,930$5,255$5,005$8,230$8,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,124-2,728-4,892-4,639-7,659-8,2640

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162018
ModelGLEEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in105.9 in
Length189.1 in178.1 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height70.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft368.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202592%
Total Not Requested1658%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested202592%
Total Not Requested1658%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.