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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: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $34,952 $29,109 $44,919
Package 302A 4,305    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,480 1,480
Cargo cover 135    
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Proximity key   650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Package 302A 3,659    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,376 1,376
Cargo cover 115    
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Proximity key   605 605
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Options (change) 6,035 13,650 12,600
Options (change) 5,130 12,695 11,718
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $44,395 $45,875 $61,825
Total Invoice $40,907 $42,729 $57,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,836
Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$44,395$45,875$61,825
Adjustments for Features-150-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,380$45,875$59,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,450
Total Invoice$40,907$42,729$57,562
Adjustments for Features-140-2,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,893$42,729$55,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,505

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201120152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,080$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-2,328

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112015
ModelExplorerGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in173.9 in
Width78.9 in71.0 in
Height70.4 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132576%
Total Not Requested42524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%

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