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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: $32,690

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $24,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,696

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $22,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $29,505
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $27,664
Premium 2 Package 4,490 4,490 3,050  
Premium 1 Package 3,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 3 Package     1,295  
Navigation system       795
Technology Package       1,495
Premium 2 Package 4,175 4,175 2,837  
Premium 1 Package 3,153      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 3 Package     1,204  
Navigation system       742
Technology Package       1,395
Options (change) 9,720 5,560 5,065 2,290
Options (change) 9,040 5,171 4,711 2,137
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $57,645 $65,685 $78,590 $32,690
Total Invoice $53,675 $61,152 $73,154 $30,696

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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: $19,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,732
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7T6
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$57,645$65,685$78,590$32,690
Adjustments for Features-5,635-5,435-7,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,010$60,250$70,905$32,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,240$18,895$0
Total Invoice$53,675$61,152$73,154$30,696
Adjustments for Features-5,247-5,060-7,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,428$56,092$66,001$30,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,664$17,573$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Titanium
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
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
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$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25$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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,815$11,615$13,865$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,635$5,435$7,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,247-5,060-7,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016
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 SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested76550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested61526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125087%
Total Not Requested19013%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Lane departure warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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