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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,505

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $76,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,966

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $71,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $26,900
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $25,049
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Wood trim   0 0  
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Options (change) 1,170 1,170 0 4,590
Options (change) 1,088 1,088 0 3,902
Destination 875 875 875 615
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 -2,600
Total Price $105,945 $143,695 $202,225 $29,505
Total Invoice $98,681 $133,879 $188,313 $26,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,463
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$105,945$143,695$202,225$29,505
Adjustments for Features-16,375-17,075-18,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,570$126,620$184,100$29,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,050$94,530$0
Total Invoice$98,681$133,879$188,313$26,966
Adjustments for Features-15,252-15,909-16,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,429$117,970$171,435$26,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,541$88,006$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,195$20,895$21,945$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,375$17,075$18,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,252-15,909-16,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112006
ModelSLEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.8 in103.2 in
Length180.4 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

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 airbags350No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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