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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $31,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $75,150 $108,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 6,000 3,980 2,250
Options (change) 0 3,702 2,093
Destination 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $80,125 $112,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,609
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA1T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,700$80,125$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,670-8,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$74,455$103,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,845

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3CLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$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  
Proximity key$250  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,575$12,245$15,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,278-8,231

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3CLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.2 in
Length184.8 in194.5 in
Width72.8 in74.1 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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