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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: $34,330

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,966

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $30,132 $46,454 $26,790 $29,361
Interior Package 1,650      
Premium Package 2,350 2,350    
Convenience Package 500 500    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Interior Package 1,535      
Premium Package 2,186 2,186    
Convenience Package 465 465    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 7,325 7,325 5,225 3,775
Options (change) 6,812 6,812 4,441 3,209
Destination 925 925 735 735
Total Price $40,650 $58,200 $34,330 $35,625
Total Invoice $37,869 $54,191 $31,966 $33,305

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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: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,108
Model Year2017201720072007
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,650$58,200$34,330$35,625
Adjustments for Features-3,000-6,6000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,650$51,600$34,330$35,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,950$0$1,045
Total Invoice$37,869$54,191$31,966$33,305
Adjustments for Features-2,795-6,1450-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,074$48,046$31,966$33,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,972$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201720072007
ModelCLACLAExplorerExplorer
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45Eddie 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote start via app$75$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Color seat belts $0  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,900$11,500$4,900$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$6,600$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,795-6,1450-234

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172007
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

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25059%
Total Not Requested17541%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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