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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: $44,425

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $32,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $69,900 $89,900
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Interior Package 1,700 1,700    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Power passenger seat 400      
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber trim   950 800 800
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,500
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Interior Package 1,581 1,581    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Power passenger seat 372      
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 0 0
Carbon fiber trim   884 0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 11,000 10,700 13,550 15,050
Options (change) 10,230 9,951 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $44,425 $61,205 $77,120 $98,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,618
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$44,425$61,205$77,120$98,620
Adjustments for Features-3,320-6,0200-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,105$55,185$77,120$97,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,080$0$20,125

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

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter $150  
Console without shifter$150 $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$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$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,230$8,930$2,910$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$6,020$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,092-5,605088

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,297 lb.4,648 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 GLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120099%
Total Not Requested151%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1159%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested172591%
Total Not Requested1759%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested172591%
Total Not Requested1759%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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