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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: $45,550

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $32,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $49,580 $74,990 $94,990
Power passenger seat 400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500    
Premium Package 2,400 2,400    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 1,000 1,000
Wood trim 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Wheels, dark finish   850 1,500 1,500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Power passenger seat 372      
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325    
Premium Package 2,232 2,232    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0
Wood trim 302 302    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Wheels, dark finish   791 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279    
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 12,125 12,025 9,500 9,500
Options (change) 11,276 11,183 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $45,550 $62,530 $78,190 $98,190

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,433
Model Year2016201620202020
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4534hp E778hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$45,550$62,530$78,190$98,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-3,635-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$59,780$74,555$93,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,230$0$18,735

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

Model Year2016201620202020
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
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
Cargo net  $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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
High amperage charger  $750$750
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
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 headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,315$10,065$10,950$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$3,635$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560293314

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

Model Year20162020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

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