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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: $103,575

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,900 $105,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Executive Rear Seats   3,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Executive Rear Seats   0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Front sport buckets   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,770 20,500
Options (change) 6,297 0
Destination 905 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $103,575 $119,200

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,528
Model Year20132015
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8463hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
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$103,575$119,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,575$116,155

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

Model Year20132015
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
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 cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,980$12,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0161

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

Model Year20132015
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.4,609 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested56550%
Total Not Requested57550%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested72564%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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