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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: $32,005

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $20,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,589

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $18,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $24,870
Base Invoice $39,153 $23,222
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Cargo tray 85 90
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,995
Heated front seats 710  
AWD 2,500 1,750
Roof rack 245  
Cargo Package   295
Leather Comfort Group   985
3.0L V6   1,195
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Cargo tray 79 77
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,696
Heated front seats 660  
AWD 2,325 1,592
Roof rack 228  
Cargo Package   251
Leather Comfort Group   838
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 9,120 6,310
Options (change) 8,481 5,542
Destination 875 825
Total Price $52,095 $32,005
Total Invoice $48,509 $29,589

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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: $16,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,279
Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$52,095$32,005
Adjustments for Features-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,185$32,005
Total Invoice$48,509$29,589
Adjustments for Features-3,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,868$29,589

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

Model Year20082012
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320XLT
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 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,165$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6410

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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 Year20082012
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 Weight4,829 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 R350 / R320

Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested070%
Total Not Requested030%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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