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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,895

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $44,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,663

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $41,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172007
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $25,655
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $24,198
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Sunroof       585
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Sunroof       498
Options (change) 3,310 0 0 5,175
Options (change) 3,079 0 0 4,400
Destination 925 925 925 665
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $72,935 $94,775 $125,025 $28,895
Total Invoice $67,895 $88,206 $116,338 $26,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,378
Model Year2017201720172007
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/70-16
Total Price$72,935$94,775$125,025$28,895
Adjustments for Features-10,585-18,015-21,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,350$76,760$103,760$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,410$41,410$0
Total Invoice$67,895$88,206$116,338$26,663
Adjustments for Features-9,854-16,766-19,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,041$71,440$96,551$26,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,399$38,510$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2017201720172007
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,055$22,485$25,735$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,585$18,015$21,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,854-16,766-19,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172007
ModelGLSEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in103.2 in
Length202.0 in174.9 in
Width76.1 in70.1 in
Height72.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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