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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $15,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $15,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $33,080
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $30,687
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 4,935 2,395
Options (change) 7,582 7,582 4,588 2,036
Destination 775 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,280 $56,330 $69,510 $36,300
Total Invoice $48,673 $52,439 $64,788 $33,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,954
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$52,280$56,330$69,510$36,300
Adjustments for Features-4,480-4,480-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,800$51,850$63,730$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$48,673$52,439$64,788$33,548
Adjustments for Features-4,171-4,171-5,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,502$48,268$59,401$33,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,899$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Climate Control 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
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 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
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$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$9,650$9,650$10,950$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$4,480$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,171-4,171-5,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072012
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.3,255 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%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested189073%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested189073%

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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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