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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: $76,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $28,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320202020
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,900 $74,990 $94,990
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Premium 1 Package 3,690    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Premium interior     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Premium 1 Package 3,432    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 250    
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Premium interior     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 8,485 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 7,909 0 0
Destination 905 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $105,290 $76,690 $96,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,607
Model Year201320202020
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$105,290$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features-1,8200-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,470$76,690$94,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,085

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

Model Year201320202020
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-autonomous driving $600$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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Lane departure prevention$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
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
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,770$10,950$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6940125

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

Model Year20132020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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