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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,430

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,675

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $4,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $25,606 $30,225 $46,109
Electronics Package 545    
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
Floor mats 65    
Satellite radio 195    
Sunroof 850    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Electronics Package 463    
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
Floor mats 47    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 723    
Garmin Map Pilot   528 528
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 7,155 6,900 6,700
Options (change) 6,284 6,387 6,201
Destination 785 925 925
Total Price $35,430 $40,325 $57,205
Total Invoice $32,675 $37,537 $53,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $613
Model Year200820162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA5S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,430$40,325$57,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,565-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$35,760$48,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,045
Total Invoice$32,675$37,537$53,235
Adjustments for Features0-4,249-7,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,675$33,288$45,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,130

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820162016
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,990$12,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,249-7,817

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorer Sport TracGLA
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in106.3 in
Length210.2 in173.9 in
Width73.7 in71.0 in
Height72.5 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,517 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.017.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.043.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

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