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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,088

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Becker Map Pilot 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Cargo cover     90 90
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Becker Map Pilot 528 528    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 251  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Cargo cover     77 77
Options (change) 7,770 7,570 4,740 2,645
Options (change) 7,196 7,010 4,030 2,249
Destination 925 925 785 785
Total Price $39,995 $56,795 $34,770 $35,825
Total Invoice $37,230 $52,854 $32,088 $33,212

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,209
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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)235/50-18235/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,995$56,795$34,770$35,825
Adjustments for Features-4,225-7,2250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,770$49,570$34,770$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,800$0$805
Total Invoice$37,230$52,854$32,088$33,212
Adjustments for Features-3,933-6,7240-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,297$46,130$32,088$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,833$0$892

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
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 
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
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$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  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
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$8,615$11,615$4,390$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$7,225$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,933-6,7240-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelGLAExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length173.9 in193.4 in
Width71.0 in73.7 in
Height60.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 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
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107561%
Total Not Requested67539%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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