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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,300 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited | ||||
| Difference: $16,705 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,807 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Hybrid Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $44,150 | $49,450 | $63,200 | $33,080 |
| Base Invoice | $41,060 | $45,988 | $58,776 | $30,687 |
| Heating Package | 980 | 980 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 720 | 720 | 720 | |
| Navigation system | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Premium II Package | 3,995 | 3,995 | 1,410 | |
| Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System | 2,395 | |||
| Heating Package | 911 | 911 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 670 | 670 | 670 | |
| Navigation system | 1,116 | 1,116 | 1,116 | |
| Premium II Package | 3,715 | 3,715 | 1,311 | |
| Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System | 2,036 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,980 | 7,980 | 4,415 | 2,395 |
| Options (change) | 7,420 | 7,420 | 4,105 | 2,036 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $36,300 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $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: $11,840 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,277 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Hybrid Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 355hp V8 | 153hp I4 H |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 380, 11 | 320, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $53,005 | $58,305 | $69,790 | $36,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,865 | -5,915 | -6,165 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,140 | $52,390 | $63,625 | $36,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,250 | $15,485 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $49,355 | $54,283 | $65,056 | $33,548 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,530 | -5,507 | -5,747 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,825 | $48,776 | $59,309 | $33,548 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,951 | $14,484 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | SLK | SLK | Escape |
| Trim | SLK280 | SLK350 | SLK55 AMG | Hybrid Limited |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $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 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |||
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| USB port | $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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 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 | $10,175 | $11,225 | $11,475 | $5,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,865 | $5,915 | $6,165 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,530 | -5,507 | -5,747 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | Escape |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 103.1 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 174.7 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 71.1 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 67.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,210 lb. | 3,255 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK280
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
| Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 44% |
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