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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $900

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $37,855
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $35,268
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear spoiler 300 300  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear spoiler 279 279  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 13,250 12,400 6,095
Options (change) 12,322 11,531 5,181
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $45,675 $61,825 $44,775
Total Invoice $42,542 $57,561 $41,274

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,056
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,675$61,825$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,625-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,675$59,200$42,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,525$0
Total Invoice$42,542$57,561$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-1,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,542$55,117$39,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAExplorer
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails  $250
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 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer $100 
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
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,830$9,455$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-1,788

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in197.1 in
Width70.0 in78.9 in
Height56.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.180.7 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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested277566%
Total Not Requested140034%

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