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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $31,044 $33,774
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Interior Package 1,650 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Interior Package 1,535 1,535    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 9,600 9,600 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 8,927 8,927 3,392 2,418
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $42,025 $59,025 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $39,147 $54,957 $35,251 $37,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$42,025$59,025$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-2,270-5,3950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,755$53,630$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,875$0$755
Total Invoice$39,147$54,957$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-2,115-5,0230-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,032$49,934$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,902$0$737

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,990$11,115$5,720$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$5,395$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,115-5,0230-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelCLAExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length182.3 in193.4 in
Width70.0 in73.7 in
Height56.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

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 sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

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 sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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