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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: $46,570

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,040

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimLimitedGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $35,622 $30,225 $46,109
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo cover 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,480 1,480
Multimedia Package   2,480 2,480
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Power passenger seat   400  
Interior Package   1,700  
Parktronic Package   970 970
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Cargo cover 114    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,376 1,376
Multimedia Package   2,306 2,306
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Driver Assistance Package   2,325 2,325
Power passenger seat   372  
Interior Package   1,581  
Parktronic Package   902 902
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 7,475 13,500 12,050
Options (change) 6,523 12,555 11,206
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $46,570 $46,925 $62,555
Total Invoice $43,040 $43,705 $58,240

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year201520162016
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, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$46,570$46,925$62,555
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,355$46,925$59,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,995
Total Invoice$43,040$43,705$58,240
Adjustments for Features-1,1230-2,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,917$43,705$55,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,082

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201520162016
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
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
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  
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
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  
Wide-view rear camera $0$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
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  
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 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
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  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $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$7,495$6,280$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1230-2,453

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20152016
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
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested282563%
Total Not Requested165037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested31525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

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