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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: $44,450

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $24,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelGLAGLAModel SModel S
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,850 $49,900 $67,400 $92,400
Multimedia Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Package 2,750 2,750    
Convenience Package 400 400    
Interior Package 1,850 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,500 1,500
Wood trim 325   0  
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Carbon fiber trim   950    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Cargo cover     250 250
Multimedia Package 2,139 2,139    
Premium Package 2,558 2,558    
Convenience Package 372 372    
Interior Package 1,721 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 0 0
Wood trim 302   0  
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Carbon fiber trim   884    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Cargo cover     0 0
Options (change) 10,675 10,100 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 9,929 9,394 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $44,450 $60,925 $68,820 $92,320

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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: $28,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,284
Model Year2017201720122012
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, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$44,450$60,925$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features-3,705-6,1050-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$54,820$68,820$90,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,075$0$21,525

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

Model Year2017201720122012
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 climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
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  
Blind spot warning system$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 
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$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 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  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$9,250$3,145$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$6,105$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,451-5,6840135

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

Model Year20172012
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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested86576%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested236095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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 Requested216095%
Total Not Requested1255%

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