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

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Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,165

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $32,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelModel SModel SCLACLA
TrimBasePerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $32,700 $50,400
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 720 720
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Carbon fiber trim 800 800   950
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500    
Multimedia Package     2,300 2,300
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Interior Package     1,650  
Parktronic Package     970 970
Convenience Package     400 400
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
Rear spoiler     300  
Sunroof, large     1,480 1,480
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,650
Tech Package 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 669 669
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   884
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0    
Multimedia Package     2,139 2,139
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Interior Package     1,535  
Parktronic Package     902 902
Convenience Package     372 372
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
Rear spoiler     273  
Sunroof, large     1,376 1,376
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,535
Options (change) 13,300 14,800 10,470 10,270
Options (change) 0 0 9,731 9,551
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $76,870 $98,370 $44,165 $61,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,506
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelModel SModel SCLACLA
TrimBasePerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionA1A1S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$76,870$98,370$44,165$61,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,105-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,870$96,995$42,060$56,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,125$0$14,675

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelModel SModel SCLACLA
TrimBasePerformanceCLA250AMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
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
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
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Interior trim, special color   $0
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$5,210$6,585$7,315$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,105$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments088-1,961-4,590

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

Model Year20132018
ModelModel SCLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in182.3 in
Width77.3 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,263 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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