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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,880

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $61,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,815

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $57,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $32,370
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $30,022
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450     1,995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,395
Semi-automated parking system             395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278     1,696
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,036
Semi-automated parking system             336
Options (change) 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 0 0 4,785
Options (change) 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278 0 0 4,068
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 725
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 -3,000
Total Price $96,175 $96,875 $98,825 $143,625 $162,975 $213,875 $34,880
Total Invoice $89,574 $90,225 $92,038 $133,702 $151,810 $199,112 $31,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,670
Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12153hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20235/70-16
Total Price$96,175$96,875$98,825$143,625$162,975$213,875$34,880
Adjustments for Features-6,610-8,310-6,560-12,410-18,560-18,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,565$88,565$92,265$131,215$144,415$195,315$34,880
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,700$42,650$55,850$106,750$0
Total Invoice$89,574$90,225$92,038$133,702$151,810$199,112$31,815
Adjustments for Features-6,156-7,740-6,109-11,553-17,289-17,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,418$82,485$85,929$122,149$134,521$181,833$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$933$0$3,444$39,664$52,036$99,348$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122010
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system      $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist      $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200$200 
Lane departure prevention    $150$150 
Lane departure warning    $200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Safety key      $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Roof rack      $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Rear wiper      $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive      $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)      $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats      $300
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,895$13,595$11,845$17,695$23,845$23,845$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,610$8,310$6,560$12,410$18,560$18,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,156-7,740-6,109-11,553-17,289-17,2790

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

Model Year20122010
ModelS-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in103.1 in
Length206.5 in174.7 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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