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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,860

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $7,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAModel 3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $47,450 $49,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,370 2,370  
Premium 1 Package 2,300 2,300  
Wood trim 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,204 2,204  
Premium 1 Package 2,139 2,139  
Wood trim 302 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 0
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 10,035 9,185 6,000
Options (change) 9,332 8,541 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,860 $57,560 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,130
Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAModel 3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4258hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,860$57,560$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,860$54,585$46,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,725$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201420142018
ModelCLACLAModel 3
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150 
Console without shifter$150 $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $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$5,540$8,515$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,770234

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142018
ModelCLAModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height56.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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