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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: $47,370

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,124

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $53,235
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $50,839
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800  
Parking Assist Package 1,400 1,400  
Convenience Package 400 400  
Interior Package 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 500 350  
Wood trim 325 325  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700  
Cargo cover     130
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674 1,674  
Parking Assist Package 1,302 1,302  
Convenience Package 372 372  
Interior Package 1,581    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 465 326  
Wood trim 302 302  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581  
Cargo cover     124
Options (change) 12,975 11,975 130
Options (change) 12,067 11,137 124
Destination 995 995 945
Total Price $47,370 $63,570 $54,310
Total Invoice $44,124 $59,190 $51,908

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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: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,518
Model Year201820182017
ModelGLAGLAExplorer
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I4375hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,370$63,570$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,370$61,070$48,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$0
Total Invoice$44,124$59,190$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,328-5,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,124$56,862$46,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,738$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182017
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 
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 
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
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
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rearview camera  $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 
Cargo net  $40
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
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 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
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$6,565$9,065$12,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,328-5,266

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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 hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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