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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: $118,050

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S   
Difference: $12,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelCLSModel S
TrimAMG CLS63 SP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $108,900 $108,000
Premium Package 2,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Carbon fiber trim 2,850 1,000
Heated second row seats 625  
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
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
Premium Package 2,325  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Carbon fiber trim 2,651 0
Heated second row seats 581  
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Subzero Weather Package   0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   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) 8,225 28,500
Options (change) 7,650 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $118,050 $130,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,449
Model Year20172016
ModelCLSModel S
TrimAMG CLS63 SP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine577hp V8532hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$118,050$130,200
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,145$130,200

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

Model Year20172016
ModelCLSModel S
TrimAMG CLS63 SP90D
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
90 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,630$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7030

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight4,420 lb.4,938 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 AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21563%
Total Not Requested12537%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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