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

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,965

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG   
Difference: $39,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelCLAModel S
TrimCLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,450 $89,900
Premium 1 Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,370  
Interior Package 1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750
Carbon fiber trim 950 800
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Rear spoiler 300  
Tech Package   3,750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500
Premium 1 Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,204  
Interior Package 1,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Carbon fiber trim 884 0
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Rear spoiler 279  
Tech Package   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 10,590 14,800
Options (change) 9,848 0
Destination 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,965 $98,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,142
Model Year20142013
ModelCLAModel S
TrimCLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I4416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$58,965$98,370
Adjustments for Features-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,720$98,370

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

Model Year20142013
ModelCLAModel S
TrimCLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,105$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0900

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

Model Year20142013
ModelCLAModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length182.3 in196.0 in
Width70.0 in77.3 in
Height56.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.163.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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