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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,560

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $6,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $32,700 $50,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,300 2,300
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500 1,500
Parktronic Package   970 970
Convenience Package   400 400
Wood trim   325 325
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,139 2,139
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395 1,395
Parktronic Package   902 902
Convenience Package   372 372
Wood trim   302 302
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Options (change) 6,000 8,865 8,015
Options (change) 0 8,244 7,453
Destination 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $42,560 $59,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,848
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA1S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,700$42,560$59,410
Adjustments for Features-7850-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,915$42,560$56,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,775

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLACLA
TrimBaseCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,150$6,365$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments1020-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3CLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in182.3 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height56.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

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
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85075%
Total Not Requested29025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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