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

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,170

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,128

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $23,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $24,415
Base Invoice $44,640 $22,712
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Sunroof 1,490  
Heated front seats 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Limited Luxury Package   795
AWD   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Sunroof 1,386  
Heated front seats 642  
Obstacle detection, rear 698  
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Limited Luxury Package   676
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 4,120 3,090
Options (change) 3,833 2,751
Destination 775 665
Total Price $52,895 $28,170
Total Invoice $49,248 $26,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,569
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$52,895$28,170
Adjustments for Features-2,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,155$28,170
Total Invoice$49,248$26,128
Adjustments for Features-2,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,697$26,128

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,190$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5510

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in103.1 in
Length203.0 in174.7 in
Width75.7 in71.1 in
Height65.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,841 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft366.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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