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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: $46,850

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $8,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimPlatinumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,235 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $50,839 $29,109 $44,919
Cargo cover 130    
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   650 800
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim   325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Cargo cover 124    
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   605 744
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim   302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Options (change) 130 14,625 13,725
Options (change) 124 13,602 12,764
Destination 945 925 925
Total Price $54,310 $46,850 $62,950
Total Invoice $51,908 $43,636 $58,608

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,160
Model Year201720152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimPlatinumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$54,310$46,850$62,950
Adjustments for Features-6,3950-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,915$46,850$60,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,700
Total Invoice$51,908$43,636$58,608
Adjustments for Features-6,1120-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,796$43,636$56,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,738

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year201720152015
ModelExplorerGLAGLA
TrimPlatinumGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$12,560$6,165$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,395$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1120-2,234

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerGLA
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in173.9 in
Width78.9 in71.0 in
Height70.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%

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