Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2018

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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: $35,755

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $24,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,183

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $21,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $32,045
Base Invoice $39,153 $30,602
Premium II Package 7,850  
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Heated front seats 710  
iPod integration 375  
Cargo tray 85 90
AWD 2,500 1,350
Roof rack 245  
Cargo cover   135
Roof rack crossbars   145
Panoramic sunroof   995
Premium II Package 7,300  
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Heated front seats 660  
iPod integration 349  
Cargo tray 79 86
AWD 2,325 1,290
Roof rack 228  
Cargo cover   128
Roof rack crossbars   137
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 17,205 2,715
Options (change) 15,999 2,586
Destination 875 995
Total Price $60,180 $35,755
Total Invoice $56,027 $34,183

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,912
Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$60,180$35,755
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,105$35,755
Total Invoice$56,027$34,183
Adjustments for Features-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,095$34,183

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350 / R320Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, side $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$9,080$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9320

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-ClassEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in105.9 in
Length203.0 in178.1 in
Width75.7 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,829 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.3 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 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft368.0 ft3

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375065%
Total Not Requested200035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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%

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