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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,514

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500   
Difference: $6,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $69,900 $93,400
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100 500 500
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 699 699 0 0
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Power trunk closer 510 510    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Fog lights     500 500
Wood trim     650 650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,250
Front sport buckets     2,500 2,500
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023 0 0
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 650 650 0 0
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Power trunk closer 474 474    
Tech Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0
Options (change) 6,539 5,849 16,900 16,900
Options (change) 6,081 5,439 0 0
Destination 775 775 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $73,514 $94,924 $80,470 $103,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,545
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8469hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$73,514$94,924$80,470$103,970
Adjustments for Features-320-1,2700-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,194$93,654$80,470$102,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,460$0$22,200

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

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelCLSCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$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$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,330$7,280$6,010$7,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$1,270$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-298-1,183079

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

Model Year20062014
ModelCLSModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in116.5 in
Length193.0 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height54.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.863.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested127567%
Total Not Requested62533%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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