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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: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $21,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $20,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320R500Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $50,500 $26,900
Base Invoice $39,990 $46,965 $25,049
CD changer, remote 500 500  
Trim Package 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Roof rack 200 200  
Sunroof 1,500 1,500 585
Heated front seats 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 760 760  
Navigation system 1,650 1,650  
Premium Package     3,995
Safety Package     595
CD changer, remote 465 465  
Trim Package 1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 651  
Roof rack 186 186  
Sunroof 1,395 1,395 498
Heated front seats 651    
Obstacle detection, rear 707 707  
Navigation system 1,534 1,534  
Premium Package     3,396
Safety Package     506
Options (change) 7,760 7,060 5,175
Options (change) 7,217 6,566 4,400
Destination 775 775 615
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $51,535 $58,335 $30,090
Total Invoice $47,982 $54,306 $27,464

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,866
Model Year200720072006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320R500Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$51,535$58,335$30,090
Adjustments for Features-6,070-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,465$52,265$30,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0
Total Invoice$47,982$54,306$27,464
Adjustments for Features-5,652-5,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,330$48,655$27,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,325$0

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

Model Year200720072006
ModelR-ClassR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320R500Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$8,415$8,415$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,070$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,652-5,6510

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

Model Year20072006
ModelR-ClassEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in103.2 in
Length203.0 in174.9 in
Width75.7 in70.1 in
Height65.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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 cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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