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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $79,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassModel SModel S
TrimCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $151,500 $158,700 $211,000 $74,990 $94,990
Driver Assistance Package 2,950        
Heated steering wheel 0   0    
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000
Premium interior         0
Driver Assistance Package 2,744        
Heated steering wheel 0   0    
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Premium interior         0
Options (change) 2,950 0 0 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 2,744 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 1,000 2,600 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $156,325 $162,175 $213,975 $76,690 $96,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148,002
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassModel SModel S
TrimCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$156,325$162,175$213,975$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features-4,095-5,445-6,5700-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,230$156,730$207,405$76,690$95,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$55,175$0$18,385

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassModel SModel S
TrimCL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300
Automated parking system, remote   $200$200
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Semi-autonomous driving   $600$600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150  
Night vision $1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150    
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer$100 $100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,405$18,755$19,880$13,310$14,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$5,445$6,570$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,812-5,072-6,1160105

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122020
ModelCL-ClassModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.3 in116.5 in
Length200.6 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,620 lb.4,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.562.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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