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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: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $17,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Hybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Base Price $47,000 $59,200 $72,600 $31,975
Base Invoice $43,710 $55,056 $67,518 $29,542
Garmin Map Pilot 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770      
Premium 2 Package     3,050  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Garmin Map Pilot 605 605    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716      
Premium 2 Package     2,837  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Options (change) 2,140 1,370 3,770 2,395
Options (change) 1,991 1,275 3,507 2,036
Destination 925 925 925 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $50,065 $61,495 $77,295 $32,095
Total Invoice $46,626 $57,256 $71,950 $29,303

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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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,065
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Hybrid Limited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T7T7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 11500, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18235/70-16
Total Price$50,065$61,495$77,295$32,095
Adjustments for Features-6,720-7,585-10,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,345$53,910$67,220$32,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,565$23,875$0
Total Invoice$46,626$57,256$71,950$29,303
Adjustments for Features-6,258-7,062-9,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,368$50,194$62,572$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,826$22,204$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelSLKSLKSLKEscape
TrimSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55Hybrid Limited
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 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
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$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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$150 
No leather in second row$-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$100 
Total Value of Features$12,310$13,175$15,665$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$7,585$10,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,258-7,062-9,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162009
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 SLK300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested41529%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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