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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $31,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $49,000
Parking Assist Package 1,290    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Folding second row seats 440    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Parking Assist Package 1,200    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Folding second row seats 409    
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 3,980 2,250 6,000
Options (change) 3,702 2,093 0
Destination 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $80,125 $112,145 $48,700

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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: $25,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,609
Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT9T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$80,125$112,145$48,700
Adjustments for Features-5,670-8,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,455$103,300$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,845$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelCLSCLSModel 3
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,245$15,420$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$8,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,278-8,2310

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

Model Year20182018
ModelCLSModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.2 in
Length194.5 in184.8 in
Width74.1 in72.8 in
Height55.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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