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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: $30,935

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $21,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,889

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $19,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072015
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,350 $47,400 $62,500 $29,245
Base Invoice $40,316 $44,082 $58,125 $27,300
Premium II Package 3,650 3,650 1,400  
Heating Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 795
Automatic climate control, front 710 710 710  
Premium II Package 3,394 3,394 1,302  
Heating Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Navigation system 1,116 1,116 1,116 694
Automatic climate control, front 660 660 660  
Options (change) 8,155 8,155 4,935 795
Options (change) 7,582 7,582 4,588 694
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,280 $56,330 $69,510 $30,935
Total Invoice $48,673 $52,439 $64,788 $28,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,717
Model Year2007200720072015
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6355hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11380, 11355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$52,280$56,330$69,510$30,935
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,220-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,060$54,110$65,990$30,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$0
Total Invoice$48,673$52,439$64,788$28,889
Adjustments for Features-2,067-2,067-3,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,606$50,372$61,507$28,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,766$14,901$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2007200720072015
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK280SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Curve control   $50
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar 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$8,675$8,675$9,975$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$2,220$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,067-2,067-3,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072015
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in105.9 in
Length160.7 in178.1 in
Width70.4 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested129050%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested129050%
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 Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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