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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: $46,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,819

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $38,100
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $35,528
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,400  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,700    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
Package 302A / 303A     5,600
Cargo cover     135
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,302  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,581    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,392
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
Package 302A / 303A     4,886
Cargo cover     118
Options (change) 12,150 11,300 7,330
Options (change) 11,300 10,509 6,396
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $46,545 $62,895 $46,325
Total Invoice $43,357 $58,562 $42,819

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year201820182013
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,545$62,895$46,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,545$60,295$45,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0
Total Invoice$43,357$58,562$42,819
Adjustments for Features0-2,421-351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,357$56,141$42,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,784$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182013
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
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$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$10,415$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,421-351

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
ModelGLAExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length173.9 in197.1 in
Width71.0 in78.9 in
Height60.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested41536%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested347568%
Total Not Requested165032%

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