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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: $61,715

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $78,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAModel S
TrimAMG CLA45P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,400 $137,000
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Premium Package 1,800  
Convenience Package 400  
Parktronic Package 970  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Wheels, dark finish 850 1,500
Sunroof, large 1,480  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Premium Package 1,674  
Convenience Package 372  
Parktronic Package 902  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 279  
Wheels, dark finish 791 0
Sunroof, large 1,376  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 10,320 9,500
Options (change) 9,597 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,715 $140,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,598
Model Year20182018
ModelCLAModel S
TrimAMG CLA45P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4600hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$61,715$140,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,715$136,500

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLAModel S
TrimAMG CLA45P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $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 
Total Value of Features$10,165$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0166

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

Model Year20182018
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.4,960 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 AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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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