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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,290

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $26,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,776

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $25,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,690 $24,415
Base Invoice $49,002 $22,712
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Cargo tray 85 85
Heated front seats 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Roof rack 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Cargo Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345
Navigation system   2,395
Limited Luxury Package   795
AWD   1,750
Class II trailer hitch 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Cargo tray 79 68
Heated front seats 698  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Roof rack 232  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Cargo Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293
Navigation system   2,036
Limited Luxury Package   676
AWD   1,611
Options (change) 4,245 6,210
Options (change) 3,949 5,399
Destination 875 665
Total Price $57,810 $31,290
Total Invoice $53,826 $28,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,670
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT7A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/70-16
Total Price$57,810$31,290
Adjustments for Features-3,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,180$31,290
Total Invoice$53,826$28,776
Adjustments for Features-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,446$28,776

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassEscape
TrimR350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,880$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3800

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in103.1 in
Length203.1 in174.7 in
Width77.1 in71.1 in
Height65.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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