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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $33,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $49,000
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
iPod integration 425 425  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
iPod integration 395 395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 6,825 6,090 1,000
Options (change) 6,347 5,664 0
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $76,950 $103,115 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,794
Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$76,950$103,115$43,700
Adjustments for Features-4,530-6,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,420$96,885$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,465$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,805$12,505$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$6,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,222-5,8090

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

Model Year20082018
ModelCLSModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.2 in
Length193.0 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height54.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,993 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested145057%
Total Not Requested107543%

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