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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: $33,040

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $20,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,597

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $18,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $32,045
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $62,775 $30,602
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Options (change) 10,075 9,305 6,340 0
Options (change) 9,372 8,656 5,898 0
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $53,450 $64,980 $74,715 $33,040
Total Invoice $49,772 $60,495 $69,548 $31,597

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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: $16,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,744
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,450$64,980$74,715$33,040
Adjustments for Features-3,685-4,835-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,765$60,145$68,955$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$19,190$0
Total Invoice$49,772$60,495$69,548$31,597
Adjustments for Features-3,431-4,501-5,3620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,341$55,994$64,186$31,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$17,845$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, side   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$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 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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,340$11,490$12,415$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,685$4,835$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,431-4,501-5,3620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122018
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in105.9 in
Length162.8 in178.1 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height51.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested76560%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72575%
Total Not Requested24025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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