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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: $34,860

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,163

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerGLAGLA
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,062 $47,058
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Remote start 385 385    
Convenience Package     400 400
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Remote start 326 326    
Convenience Package     372 372
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
Options (change) 4,830 3,030 6,725 6,725
Options (change) 4,105 2,575 6,254 6,254
Destination 785 785 995 995
Total Price $34,860 $36,210 $41,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $32,163 $33,538 $38,311 $54,307

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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: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295
Model Year2008200820182018
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)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,860$36,210$41,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,135-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$35,710$36,985$50,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$13,850
Total Invoice$32,163$33,538$38,311$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-463-3,853-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,163$33,075$34,458$47,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$12,879

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2008200820182018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote start via app  $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$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 bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
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$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,040$8,675$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,135$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-3,853-6,970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082018
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
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%

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