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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,370 Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250 | |||
| Difference: $7,695 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,124 Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250 | |||
| Difference: $8,507 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | Platinum | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $33,400 | $50,600 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $31,062 | $47,058 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Interior Package | 1,700 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Convenience Package | 400 | 400 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 500 | 350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,700 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| Premium Package | 1,674 | 1,674 | |
| Interior Package | 1,581 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |
| Parking Assist Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Convenience Package | 372 | 372 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 465 | 326 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | 1,581 | ||
| Options (change) | 130 | 12,975 | 11,975 |
| Options (change) | 124 | 12,067 | 11,137 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $55,065 | $47,370 | $63,570 |
| Total Invoice | $52,631 | $44,124 | $59,190 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,145 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | Platinum | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 208hp I4 | 375hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/50-18 | 235/45-19 |
| Total Price | $55,065 | $47,370 | $63,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,610 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,455 | $47,370 | $61,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $13,700 |
| Total Invoice | $52,631 | $44,124 | $59,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,362 | 0 | -2,328 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,269 | $44,124 | $56,862 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $12,738 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLA | GLA |
| Trim | Platinum | GLA250 | AMG GLA45 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Color seat belts | $0 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Interior trim, special color | $0 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,075 | $6,465 | $8,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,610 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,362 | 0 | -2,328 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | GLA |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 173.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 60.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 14.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 33.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 14% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 24% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 64% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior trim, special color | 0 | No |
| Color seat belts | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 165 | 14% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 24% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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