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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: $30,150

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $26,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,632

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $25,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $26,505
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $24,879
Garmin Map Pilot 625            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720      
Running boards 670 670 670 670 670 670 345
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,620        
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,370      
Interior Sport Package       1,000      
Premium Package             1,195
Sunroof             995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,695
Interior ambient lighting             295
Remote start             425
Garmin Map Pilot 581            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670      
Running boards 623 623 623 623 623 623 293
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,507        
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,274      
Interior Sport Package       930      
Premium Package             1,016
Sunroof             846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,291
Interior ambient lighting             251
Remote start             361
Options (change) 3,635 1,390 3,010 3,760 670 670 5,950
Options (change) 3,381 1,293 2,800 3,497 623 623 5,058
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $56,560 $67,965 $71,085 $66,900 $103,285 $110,435 $30,150
Total Invoice $52,666 $63,273 $66,175 $61,996 $96,120 $102,769 $27,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,420
Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/70-16
Total Price$56,560$67,965$71,085$66,900$103,285$110,435$30,150
Adjustments for Features-4,955-8,770-10,245-10,070-14,545-15,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,605$59,195$60,840$56,830$88,740$95,240$30,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,590$9,235$5,225$37,135$43,635$0
Total Invoice$52,666$63,273$66,175$61,996$96,120$102,769$27,632
Adjustments for Features-4,614-8,165-9,537-9,332-13,536-14,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,052$55,108$56,638$52,664$82,584$88,629$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,056$8,586$4,612$34,532$40,577$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2017201720172017201720172008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEEscape
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400    
CVT      $1000
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $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 
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500 
Sunshades, second row    $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100 
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   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100 
App support $0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25      
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $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 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$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$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $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$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 
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$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$12,295$13,770$13,595$18,070$18,720$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$8,770$10,245$10,070$14,545$15,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,614-8,165-9,537-9,332-13,536-14,1400

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172008
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.3,273 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 GLE350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested193097%
Total Not Requested503%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%

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