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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: $28,310

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $22,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,165

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $20,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $25,655
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $24,198
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Premium Package       3,995
Safety Package       595
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Premium Package       3,396
Safety Package       506
Options (change) 7,200 6,430 3,840 4,590
Options (change) 6,697 5,981 3,572 3,902
Destination 875 875 875 665
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $50,575 $62,105 $72,215 $28,310
Total Invoice $47,097 $57,820 $67,222 $26,165

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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: $13,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,462
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11170, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$50,575$62,105$72,215$28,310
Adjustments for Features-9,095-10,245-11,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$51,860$60,995$28,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,515$0
Total Invoice$47,097$57,820$67,222$26,165
Adjustments for Features-8,470-9,538-10,4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,627$48,282$56,778$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,655$18,151$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 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
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Stability control$400$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
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$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$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$150 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$12,520$13,670$14,645$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,095$10,245$11,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,470-9,538-10,4440

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122007
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.2 in
Length162.8 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height51.2 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 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
6.4 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested106584%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested106584%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80083%
Total Not Requested16517%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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