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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: $70,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS550BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,100 $67,400 $92,400
Folding second row seats 440    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Folding second row seats 409    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0  
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 440 9,000 6,000
Options (change) 409 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $73,465 $70,070 $92,070

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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: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,753
Model Year201420122012
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS550BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine402hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$73,465$70,070$92,070
Adjustments for Features-2,1100-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,355$70,070$91,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelCLSModel SModel S
TrimCLS550BasePerformance
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,280$5,170$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,964067

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,256 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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested163566%
Total Not Requested85034%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested143563%
Total Not Requested85037%

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