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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: $103,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $40,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,550 $140,000
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
iPod integration 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Premium Upgrades Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
iPod integration 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Premium Upgrades Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 6,090 9,800
Options (change) 5,664 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $103,115 $143,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,363
Model Year20082017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$103,115$143,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,115$141,730

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,130$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments078

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

Model Year20082017
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested195077%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested82540%
Total Not Requested125060%

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