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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: $28,385

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $79,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,132

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $74,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $106,700 $147,300 $214,500 $26,505
Base Invoice $99,231 $136,989 $199,485 $24,879
Wood trim   0 0  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Wood trim   0 0  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,185
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,558
Destination 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -3,000
Total Price $107,625 $148,225 $216,725 $28,385
Total Invoice $100,156 $137,914 $201,710 $26,132

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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: $62,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,199
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine429hp V8530hp V8621hp V12133hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14900, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$107,625$148,225$216,725$28,385
Adjustments for Features-17,005-21,680-28,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,620$126,545$188,445$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,925$97,825$0
Total Invoice$100,156$137,914$201,710$26,132
Adjustments for Features-15,825-20,172-26,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,331$117,742$175,389$26,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,411$91,058$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142008
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$1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Night vision  $1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel  $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$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 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$20,220$24,895$31,495$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,005$21,680$28,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,825-20,172-26,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142008
ModelSLEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in103.1 in
Length181.8 in174.7 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height51.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 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
8.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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