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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,795

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,869

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $4,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGLAGLA
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,745 $45,270 $46,780 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $36,281 $42,196 $43,569 $31,062 $47,058
Navigation system 2,105 2,105 2,105    
Remote start 345 345 345    
Package 203A 5,855        
Sunroof   995 995    
Interior Package       1,700  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800
Multimedia Package       2,300 2,300
Convenience Package       400 400
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,700
Navigation system 1,789 1,789 1,789    
Remote start 293 293 293    
Package 203A 4,976        
Sunroof   846 846    
Interior Package       1,581  
Premium Package       1,674 1,674
Multimedia Package       2,139 2,139
Convenience Package       372 372
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package         1,581
Options (change) 8,305 3,445 3,445 8,400 8,400
Options (change) 7,058 2,928 2,928 7,812 7,812
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,045 $49,710 $51,220 $42,795 $59,995
Total Invoice $44,334 $46,119 $47,492 $39,869 $55,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,145
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGLAGLA
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 7340, 7340, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/65-18275/65-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$48,045$49,710$51,220$42,795$59,995
Adjustments for Features0-800-1,050-730-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$48,910$50,170$42,065$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$2,125$0$13,850
Total Invoice$44,334$46,119$47,492$39,869$55,865
Adjustments for Features0-742-974-680-3,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,334$45,377$46,518$39,189$52,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,043$2,184$0$12,877

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Features Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelExpeditionExpeditionExpeditionGLAGLA
TrimXLTLimitedKing RanchGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote start via app   $75$75
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Color seat belts    $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,345$9,145$9,395$9,075$12,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$1,050$730$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-742-974-680-3,799

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Expedition vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122018
ModelExpeditionGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.0 in106.3 in
Length206.5 in173.9 in
Width78.8 in71.0 in
Height77.2 in60.0 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.3 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Expedition XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 340W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested355075%
Total Not Requested117525%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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