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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: $43,500

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $25,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCLACLAModel SModel S
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,400 $49,950 $67,400 $92,400
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Package 2,350 2,350    
Interior Package 1,650      
Convenience Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 750 750
Wood trim 325   0  
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,650    
Carbon fiber trim   950    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Premium Package 2,186 2,186    
Interior Package 1,535      
Convenience Package 465 465    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 0 0
Wood trim 302   0  
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,535    
Carbon fiber trim   884    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 10,175 9,950 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 9,463 9,254 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,500 $60,825 $68,570 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,843
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCLACLAModel SModel S
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$43,500$60,825$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,8800-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,345$55,945$68,570$90,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,600$0$21,525

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

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelCLACLAModel SModel S
TrimCLA250AMG CLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
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$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Color seat belts $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,350$10,075$5,195$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,880$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,007-4,5440136

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

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,263 lb.4,648 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 CLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
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 panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested168574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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