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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $18,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,881

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $17,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $26,505
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $24,879
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
CD changer, remote 440 440 440  
Navigation system     1,200  
Premium II Package     1,400  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
CD changer, remote 409 409 409  
Navigation system     1,116  
Premium II Package     1,302  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Options (change) 2,820 2,820 4,450 3,890
Options (change) 2,621 2,621 4,137 3,307
Destination 775 775 775 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -3,000
Total Price $46,945 $50,995 $69,025 $28,090
Total Invoice $43,712 $47,478 $64,337 $25,881

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,981
Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9380, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$46,945$50,995$69,025$28,090
Adjustments for Features-4,135-4,135-8,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$46,860$60,900$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$18,090$0
Total Invoice$43,712$47,478$64,337$25,881
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3,850-7,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,862$43,628$56,764$25,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$16,902$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2007200720072008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,210$9,210$13,200$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$4,135$8,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,850-3,850-7,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.1 in
Length160.7 in174.7 in
Width70.4 in71.1 in
Height51.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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 audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55528%

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