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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: $46,850

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $8,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $51,512
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Proximity key 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800  
Wood trim 325 325  
Cargo cover     130
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Proximity key 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744  
Wood trim 302 302  
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 14,625 13,725 130
Options (change) 13,602 12,764 124
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $46,850 $62,950 $55,065
Total Invoice $43,636 $58,608 $52,631

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,787
Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4355hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,850$62,950$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$60,550$48,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0
Total Invoice$43,636$58,608$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,234-6,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,636$56,374$46,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,738$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$8,540$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,234-6,208

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelGLAExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length173.9 in198.3 in
Width71.0 in78.9 in
Height60.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

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