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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,170

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,792

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscapeEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $59,800 $26,370 $33,080
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $55,614 $24,587 $30,687
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Satellite radio 460 460 460        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 750 750 750        
Wood trim         0    
Limited Luxury Package           1,585  
Navigation system           1,995  
Semi-automated parking system           395 395
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,395
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Satellite radio 428 428 428        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669    
Heated front seats 698 698 698        
Wood trim         0    
Limited Luxury Package           1,348  
Navigation system           1,696  
Semi-automated parking system           336 336
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System             2,036
Options (change) 5,690 5,690 4,720 4,480 4,480 3,975 2,790
Options (change) 5,292 5,292 4,390 4,166 4,166 3,380 2,372
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,945 $45,545 $44,985 $46,785 $66,885 $31,170 $36,695
Total Invoice $39,073 $42,421 $41,900 $43,573 $62,385 $28,792 $33,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,109
Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscapeEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8171hp I4153hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A6CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$41,945$45,545$44,985$46,785$66,885$31,170$36,695
Adjustments for Features-185-2,035-1,510-1,535-2,1850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$43,510$43,475$45,250$64,700$31,170$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,715$3,490$22,940$0$5,250
Total Invoice$39,073$42,421$41,900$43,573$62,385$28,792$33,884
Adjustments for Features-172-1,895-1,406-1,430-2,0380-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,901$40,526$40,494$42,143$60,347$28,792$33,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$1,593$3,242$21,446$0$4,838

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2013201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassEscapeEscape
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed automatic     $1000 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0  $0$0  
AWD $1700$1700    
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150  
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Safety key     $5$5
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Roof rack     $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)     $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$5,355$7,205$6,680$6,705$7,355$5,170$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$2,035$1,510$1,535$2,185$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-172-1,895-1,406-1,430-2,0380-254

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelC-ClassEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%

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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