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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: $34,335

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $59,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $54,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelSLSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550 $32,045
Base Invoice $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322 $30,602
Premium 1 Package 4,900        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Wood trim     0 0  
Safe and Smart Package         1,295
Premium 1 Package 4,557        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Wood trim     0 0  
Safe and Smart Package         1,230
Options (change) 7,850 2,950 2,950 0 1,295
Options (change) 7,301 2,744 2,744 0 1,230
Destination 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $93,825 $111,925 $153,575 $219,775 $34,335
Total Invoice $87,323 $104,156 $142,890 $204,547 $32,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,072
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelSLSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12245hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$93,825$111,925$153,575$219,775$34,335
Adjustments for Features-11,200-11,200-16,175-20,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,625$100,725$137,400$199,300$34,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,100$54,775$116,675$0
Total Invoice$87,323$104,156$142,890$204,547$32,827
Adjustments for Features-10,424-10,423-15,050-19,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,899$93,733$127,840$185,491$32,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,834$50,941$108,592$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelSLSLSLSLEscape
TrimSL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Night vision   $1750 
Obstacle detection, side    $100
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$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$100 
Total Value of Features$17,555$17,555$22,530$26,830$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,200$11,200$16,175$20,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,424-10,423-15,050-19,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162018
ModelSLEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.8 in105.9 in
Length181.8 in178.1 in
Width73.9 in72.4 in
Height51.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested180059%
Total Not Requested125041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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