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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,490

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $8,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,299

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $9,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,700 $50,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,411 $46,872 $51,512
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Interior Package 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Rear spoiler 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350  
Wood trim 325 325  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Interior Package 1,535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Rear spoiler 273    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326  
Wood trim 302 302  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535  
Options (change) 12,795 11,495 0
Options (change) 11,893 10,690 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $46,490 $62,890 $54,935
Total Invoice $43,299 $58,557 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,887
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,490$62,890$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-7,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$60,265$47,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,775$0
Total Invoice$43,299$58,557$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-7,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,299$56,113$45,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,814$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250
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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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 
Surround sound  $250
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,840$9,465$14,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$7,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-7,321

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in198.3 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height56.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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