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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: $94,924

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS55 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,600 $99,000
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Navigation system 1,240  
Satellite radio 699  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Navigation system 1,153  
Satellite radio 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 5,849 3,000
Options (change) 5,439 0
Destination 775 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $94,924 $95,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance / P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,557
Model Year20062019
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS55 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$94,924$95,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,924$92,740

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

Model Year20062019
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS55 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$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
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0195

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

Model Year20062019
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 Weight4,069 lb.4,960 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 CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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