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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: $47,570

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,307

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $8,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $49,900 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,551 $46,407 $51,512
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,750 2,750  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Interior Package 1,850 1,500  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 650 800  
Wood trim 325 325  
Cargo cover     130
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,558 2,558  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Interior Package 1,721 1,395  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 605 744  
Wood trim 302 302  
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 13,795 12,745 130
Options (change) 12,831 11,853 124
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $47,570 $63,570 $55,065
Total Invoice $44,307 $59,185 $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: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,532
Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp 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$47,570$63,570$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-6,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,570$61,070$49,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,500$0
Total Invoice$44,307$59,185$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-2,328-5,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,307$56,857$46,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172018
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Platinum
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 start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$8,965$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,328-5,792

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97586%
Total Not Requested16514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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