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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: $28,385

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $23,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,132

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $22,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $26,505
Base Invoice $43,617 $48,267 $61,985 $24,879
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Options (change) 4,320 4,320 4,320 4,185
Options (change) 4,018 4,018 4,018 3,558
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 -3,000
Total Price $52,095 $57,095 $72,845 $28,385
Total Invoice $48,510 $53,160 $67,878 $26,132

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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: $18,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,852
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$52,095$57,095$72,845$28,385
Adjustments for Features-4,860-5,910-8,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,235$51,185$64,195$28,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$16,960$0
Total Invoice$48,510$53,160$67,878$26,132
Adjustments for Features-4,526-5,503-8,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,984$47,657$59,818$26,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,673$15,834$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr 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
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 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
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 bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration  $100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$9,275$10,325$13,065$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$5,910$8,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,526-5,503-8,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102008
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 SLK300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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 audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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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