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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: $32,885

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $19,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,119

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $18,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $32,370
Base Invoice $40,478 $52,289 $64,100 $30,022
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590    
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Semi-automated parking system       395
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409    
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Semi-automated parking system       336
Options (change) 7,960 7,190 4,600 2,790
Options (change) 7,404 6,688 4,279 2,372
Destination 925 925 925 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $52,410 $64,340 $74,450 $32,885
Total Invoice $48,807 $59,902 $69,304 $30,119

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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: $12,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,560
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$52,410$64,340$74,450$32,885
Adjustments for Features-6,580-7,730-8,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,830$56,610$65,595$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$19,765$0
Total Invoice$48,807$59,902$69,304$30,119
Adjustments for Features-6,128-7,197-8,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,679$52,705$61,061$30,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,026$18,382$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGHybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
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$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
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$100$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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100 
Total Value of Features$11,750$12,900$14,025$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,580$7,730$8,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,128-7,197-8,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20142010
ModelSLKEscape
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.7 in103.1 in
Length162.8 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height51.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
6.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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