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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: $31,795

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $23,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,602

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $21,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $28,610
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $26,708
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Navigation system       795
Technology Package       1,495
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Navigation system       694
Technology Package       1,305
Options (change) 10,350 9,580 6,640 2,290
Options (change) 9,628 8,912 6,177 1,999
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $54,800 $66,730 $76,490 $31,795
Total Invoice $51,031 $62,126 $71,202 $29,602

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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: $17,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,531
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGTitanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8178hp 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$54,800$66,730$76,490$31,795
Adjustments for Features-5,260-6,410-7,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,540$60,320$69,155$31,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,615$0
Total Invoice$51,031$62,126$71,202$29,602
Adjustments for Features-4,898-5,968-6,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,133$56,158$64,374$29,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,025$18,241$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142014
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
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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$11,190$12,340$13,265$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$6,410$7,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,898-5,968-6,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142014
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.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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