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

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Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,717

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLAGLA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $30,225 $46,109
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850    
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Power passenger seat     400  
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
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723    
Garmin Map Pilot     528 528
Power passenger seat     372  
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) 4,930 3,480 7,300 6,700
Options (change) 4,192 2,960 6,759 6,201
Destination 735 735 925 925
Total Price $34,035 $35,330 $40,725 $57,205
Total Invoice $31,717 $33,056 $37,909 $53,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,036
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLAGLA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,035$35,330$40,725$57,205
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,465-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$35,080$36,260$49,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$13,570
Total Invoice$31,717$33,056$37,909$53,235
Adjustments for Features0-234-4,156-6,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,717$32,822$33,753$46,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0$12,619

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2007200720162016
ModelExplorerExplorerGLAGLA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
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$3,975$4,225$8,440$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,465$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-4,156-6,863

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20072016
ModelExplorerGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in173.9 in
Width73.7 in71.0 in
Height72.8 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 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 Headroom38.7 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
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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 opener100Yes
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 Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

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