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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: $100,295

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,900 $89,900
Obstacle detection, rear 970 500
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 800
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 1,500
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,250
Obstacle detection, rear 902 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 0
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Synthetic suede headliner   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Options (change) 4,520 18,550
Options (change) 4,204 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $100,295 $102,120

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,563
Model Year20122013
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$100,295$102,120
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,110$102,120

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

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,995$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1030

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

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

Model Year20122013
ModelCLSModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in116.5 in
Length194.5 in196.0 in
Width74.1 in77.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.363.4 ft3

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

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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