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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: $81,970

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $21,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,550 $69,900 $89,900
Premium Package 2 4,035    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 500 500
iPod integration 425    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Satellite radio   0 0
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,250 2,250
Premium Package 2 3,753    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 0 0
iPod integration 395    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Tech Package   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Satellite radio   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
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Options (change) 6,090 18,400 18,400
Options (change) 5,664 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 2,600 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $103,115 $81,970 $101,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,306
Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$103,115$81,970$101,970
Adjustments for Features-3,3950-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,720$81,970$100,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,925

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

Model Year200820132013
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$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$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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$8,755$5,360$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,165067

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

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,993 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 CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested72529%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
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%
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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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