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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: $34,420

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $26,790 $29,361
Interior Package 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Remote start     385 385
Interior Package 1,581      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Remote start     326 326
Options (change) 6,725 6,725 5,315 3,865
Options (change) 6,254 6,254 4,518 3,286
Destination 995 995 735 735
Total Price $41,120 $58,320 $34,420 $35,715
Total Invoice $38,311 $54,307 $32,043 $33,382

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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: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,936
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7S7A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,120$58,320$34,420$35,715
Adjustments for Features-4,650-7,9250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$50,395$34,420$35,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,925$0$1,045
Total Invoice$38,311$54,307$32,043$33,382
Adjustments for Features-4,332-7,3800-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,979$46,927$32,043$33,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,948$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelGLAGLAExplorerExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Eddie 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
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  
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 spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
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  
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$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$8,775$12,050$4,125$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$7,925$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,332-7,3800-234

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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

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
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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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