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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: $35,960

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $46,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,370

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $42,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $32,045
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $30,602
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Class IV trailer hitch 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   995
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Towing Package       495
Safe and Smart Package       1,295
Cargo cover       135
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Class IV trailer hitch 535 535 535  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   945
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Towing Package       470
Safe and Smart Package       1,230
Cargo cover       128
Options (change) 12,695 3,290 575 2,920
Options (change) 11,809 3,061 535 2,773
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $82,320 $98,065 $125,600 $35,960
Total Invoice $76,625 $91,267 $116,873 $34,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,478
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$82,320$98,065$125,600$35,960
Adjustments for Features-8,355-11,695-13,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,965$86,370$112,055$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,405$38,090$0
Total Invoice$76,625$91,267$116,873$34,370
Adjustments for Features-7,777-10,884-12,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,848$80,383$104,269$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,535$35,421$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelGLSGLSGLSEscape
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$14,010$17,350$19,200$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,355$11,695$13,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,777-10,884-12,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20172018
ModelGLSEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in105.9 in
Length202.0 in178.1 in
Width76.1 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 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 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.3 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 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197576%
Total Not Requested61524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

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%

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