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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: $112,460

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $38,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $99,500 $140,000
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 1,000
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Premium Upgrades Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   3,300
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 0
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Subzero Weather Package   0
Premium Upgrades Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 12,035 17,050
Options (change) 11,194 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $112,460 $150,750

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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: $38,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,298
Model Year20142017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$112,460$150,750
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,755$150,750

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

Model Year20142017
ModelCLSModel S
TrimCLS63 AMGP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$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
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
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$12,130$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6560

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

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,355 lb.4,960 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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
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 P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21563%
Total Not Requested12537%
Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested132564%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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