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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,305

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $33,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGLAModel S
TrimGLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,300 $92,400
Interior Package 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750
Carbon fiber trim 950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,500
Proximity key 650  
Tech Package   3,750
Cargo cover   250
Interior Package 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Carbon fiber trim 884  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0
Proximity key 605  
Tech Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Options (change) 10,080 6,250
Options (change) 9,375 0
Destination 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $59,305 $92,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,388
Model Year20152012
ModelGLAModel S
TrimGLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I4416hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$59,305$92,320
Adjustments for Features-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,910$92,320

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGLAModel S
TrimGLA45 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,440$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1610

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGLAModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length173.9 in196.0 in
Width71.0 in77.3 in
Height60.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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