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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: $31,460

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $32,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,002

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $30,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR500XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,500 $24,045
Base Invoice $51,645 $22,446
Comfort Package 625  
Trim Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,995
Sunroof 1,490  
Package 204A   1,880
Cargo net   65
3.0L V6   1,000
AWD   1,750
Comfort Package 581  
Trim Package 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,696
Sunroof 1,386  
Package 204A   1,598
Cargo net   34
3.0L V6   910
AWD   1,593
Options (change) 7,505 6,690
Options (change) 6,980 5,831
Destination 775 725
Total Price $63,780 $31,460
Total Invoice $59,400 $29,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,942
Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR500XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$63,780$31,460
Adjustments for Features-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,995$31,460
Total Invoice$59,400$29,002
Adjustments for Features-4,4560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,944$29,002

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

Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR500XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
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, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,990$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4560

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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 Year20062010
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 Weight4,929 lb.3,529 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested075%
Total Not Requested025%
Package 204A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested52522%

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