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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,441

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $11,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGLKEscape
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,880 $26,170
Base Invoice $33,368 $24,400
Multimedia Package 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Satellite radio 455  
Running boards 670 345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
Heated front seats 750  
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
AWD 2,000 1,750
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,780
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
3.0L V6   1,195
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Satellite radio 423  
Running boards 623 293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,696
Heated front seats 698  
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
AWD 1,860 1,593
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,514
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   336
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 11,555 9,455
Options (change) 10,747 8,216
Destination 875 825
Total Price $48,310 $36,450
Total Invoice $44,990 $33,441

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,408
Model Year20122011
ModelGLKEscape
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/70-16
Total Price$48,310$36,450
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,085$36,450
Total Invoice$44,990$33,441
Adjustments for Features-1,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,849$33,441

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelGLKEscape
TrimGLK350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,655$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
ModelGLKEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in174.7 in
Width72.4 in71.1 in
Height66.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested104082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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