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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: $30,295

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $63,187

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,790

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $58,930

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Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900 $24,415
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017 $22,712
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Sun and Satellite Package         545
Navigation system         2,395
Limited Luxury Package         795
Interior ambient lighting         295
Cargo net         65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels         695
Remote start         425
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Sun and Satellite Package         464
Navigation system         2,036
Limited Luxury Package         676
Interior ambient lighting         251
Cargo net         34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels         591
Remote start         361
Options (change) 0 0 1,700 0 5,215
Options (change) 0 0 1,581 0 4,413
Destination 925 925 925 925 665
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $97,525 $93,482 $147,325 $229,925 $30,295
Total Invoice $90,763 $86,720 $137,077 $214,042 $27,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,222
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12200hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20225/65-17
Total Price$97,525$93,482$147,325$229,925$30,295
Adjustments for Features-10,340-10,465-15,615-28,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,185$83,017$131,710$201,510$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$48,693$118,493$0
Total Invoice$90,763$86,720$137,077$214,042$27,790
Adjustments for Features-9,623-9,708-14,529-26,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,140$77,012$122,548$187,590$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$4,128$0$45,536$110,578$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassEscape
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,680$15,805$20,955$33,755$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,340$10,465$15,615$28,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,623-9,708-14,529-26,4520

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

Model Year20172008
ModelS-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in103.1 in
Length206.5 in174.7 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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