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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: $46,440

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,920

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $35,528 $31,062 $47,058
Package 302A / 303A 4,565    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,480 1,480
Cargo cover 135    
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Interior Package   1,700  
Parking Assist Package   1,400 1,400
Convenience Package   400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Package 302A / 303A 3,983    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,376 1,376
Cargo cover 118    
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Interior Package   1,581  
Parking Assist Package   1,302 1,302
Convenience Package   372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 7,445 12,150 11,300
Options (change) 6,497 11,300 10,509
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $46,440 $46,545 $62,895
Total Invoice $42,920 $43,357 $58,562

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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: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$46,440$46,545$62,895
Adjustments for Features-5800-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,860$46,545$60,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$42,920$43,357$58,562
Adjustments for Features-5360-2,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,384$43,357$56,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,784

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201420182018
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,395$7,815$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5360-2,421

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

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